US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama.
Trump described Cabrera as "a fierce fighter for America First principles" who he said has been instrumental in driving economic growth and fostering international partnerships.
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"Few understand Latin American politics as well as Kevin - He will do a FANTASTIC job representing our Nation&rsquo;s interests in Panama!" he said in a post on Truth Social.
The announcement of his pick for ambassador comes after Trump threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal, which it administered for decades before handing over to Panama in 1999.
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Trump said the Central American country, with whom the US has had diplomatic relations since 1903, is "ripping us off on the Panama Canal, far beyond their wildest dreams."
In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump accused Chinese soldiers of illegally operating the canal and "always making certain that the United States puts in Billions of Dollars in 'repair' money but will have absolutely nothing to say about 'anything.'"
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Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino has said China had no influence on the canal's administration.
China does not control or administer the canal, but a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings (0001.HK), opens new tab, has long managed two ports located on the canal's Caribbean and Pacific entrances.
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The announcement of his pick for ambassador comes after Trump threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal, which it handed over to Panama in 1999.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama. Trump described Cabrera as "a fierce fighter for America First principles" who he said has been instrumental in driving economic growth and fostering international partnerships. Also read: H1B visas: US far-right goes on anti-India drivel over Trump's pick Sriram; Musk wades in "Few understand Latin American politics as well as Kevin - He will do a FANTASTIC job representing our Nation’s interests in Panama!" he said in a post on Truth Social. The announcement of his pick for ambassador comes after Trump threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal, which it administered for decades before handing over to Panama in 1999. Also read: 15,000 devices failed to explode during Israel's pager operation against Hezbollah: Report Trump said the Central American country, with whom the US has had diplomatic relations since 1903, is "ripping us off on the Panama Canal, far beyond their wildest dreams." In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump accused Chinese soldiers of illegally operating the canal and "always making certain that the United States puts in Billions of Dollars in 'repair' money but will have absolutely nothing to say about 'anything.'" Also read: Video: Passenger captures Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino has said China had no influence on the canal's administration. China does not control or administer the canal, but a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings (0001.HK), opens new tab, has long managed two ports located on the canal's Caribbean and Pacific entrances. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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US President-elect Donald Trump names 'fierce fighter' Kevin Cabrera as Panama ambassador