America's newly elected President Donald Trump has said that the possibility of using military force to gain control over the Panama Canal and Greenland cannot be ruled out. Now, after President Donald Trump's refusal to use military action to gain control, a statement has come from Panama.
Panama said that the sovereignty of its interoceanic canal is non-negotiable. Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha has given a statement in this matter.
Trump had threatened
President Donald Trump threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal in his first major rally. The Panama Canal dispute has been going on for a long time, Trump had said that his administration would try to regain control of the Panama Canal. Not only this, Trump also said on this decision of America that the Panama Canal has been handed over in a 'foolish' manner. After this comment, Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino reacted strongly and called it an insult to his country's sovereignty.
What is Panama?
Panama is a country located in Central America. This country is located on a narrow landmass connecting North and South America. Panama is known for its skyscrapers. It is also called the Dubai of Latin America. While the Panama Canal is a man-made waterway. This canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Its total length is about 82 kilometers, average width is 90 meters and minimum depth is 12 meters. The canal is considered the backbone of Panama.
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