He names Kevin Marino Cabrera as the new US ambassador to Panama
The president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, has named Kevin Marino Cabrera as the new ambassador to Panama on Wednesday and has taken the opportunity to assert that Washington is being “scammed” with the Panama Canal, a waterway that in recent days he has hinted that he will try to take control of.
“I am pleased to announce that Kevin Marino Cabrera will serve as the United States ambassador to the Republic of Panama, a country that is scamming us on the Panama Canal, far beyond our wildest dreams,” the American magnate said on his official Truth Social channel, his own social network.
Trump has hinted in recent days at his willingness to take control of the Panama Canal if the Central American nation does not lower the “absurd” passage fees. From Panama City they have assured that the canal “will continue to be” Panamanian, while Trump has stressed that this “will have to be seen.”
Regarding the future ambassador Cabrera, Trump has highlighted his “fierce” commitment to the values of “America first”, the political theory defended by the president-elect and which advocates prioritizing Americans over migrants or third countries. In addition, he has praised him as “fundamental” to boost economic growth in Miami-Dade County.
“In 2020, Kevin did an incredible job as my Florida state director (…) Few understand Latin American politics as well as Kevin. He will do a fantastic job representing the interests of our nation in Panama!”, Trump has said, who will take office as the new US president in just one month.
Cabrera, who currently serves as commissioner of the aforementioned Miami-Dade County, has responded to Trump’s appointment and, in a post on his social networks, has thanked the future president for his trust. “I am honored and grateful for your nomination to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Panama. Let’s get to work,” he said.
