“Panama is a peaceful region. There is no need for war. The problem of Venezuela is political and must be solved through politics,” the Panamanian president said at his weekly press conference, stressing that his country adheres to the principles of national sovereignty and neutrality.
Mulino’s remarks come amid reports of the deployment of U.S. warships in the Caribbean and growing speculation about possible military intervention in Venezuela, a move that has raised concerns among many regional governments about the buildup of U.S. forces in the Caribbean.
The Panamanian president, who has based Panama’s foreign policy on neutrality and avoidance of military conflict since taking office in 2024, reiterated that Panama’s recent security agreement with the United States was solely to combat drug trafficking and illegal immigration and never involved the transfer of territory or the sending of foreign troops.
“This agreement with the United States does not include military bases of any kind, either explicitly or implicitly. There is no surrender of territory. We will not allow Panamanian territory to be used for actions against Venezuela or any other country. Panama is a reliable partner, but our sovereignty is non-negotiable.”
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