President Mullino of Panama said that, despite the accusations from protesters who claimed he had harmed national sovereignty, he would not renegotiate the agreement with the United States allowing American troops to use Panamanian facilities. Previously, on the 6th, thousands of Panamanians held a march in the capital, which was the largest protest so far against an agreement signed during the visit of the U.S. Defense Secretary last month.
The U.S. Embassy issued a statement on the 7th, stating that the agreement does not allow the U.S. to establish military bases in Panama. Mullino said, "Panama's sovereignty has not been threatened, nor has it been transferred or handed over." He insisted that the agreement will not lead to the establishment of U.S. bases in Panama. (Source: Associated Press)
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