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Defense Secretary Hegseth to Address Panama Canal Tensions

4/5/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit Panama next week for the 2025 Central American Security Conference, a pivotal moment as tensions rise over President Trump's controversial claims regarding the Panama Canal. Hegseth's mission focuses on reinforcing U.S. alliances, while Panama's President Mulino firmly defends the nation's sovereignty against these assertions.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit Panama next week for the 2025 Central American Security Conference, a pivotal moment as tensions rise over President Trump's controversial claims regarding the Panama Canal. Hegseth's mission focuses on reinforcing U.S. alliances, while Panama's President Mulino firmly defends the nation's sovereignty against these assertions.