The U.S. acquired the rights to build and operate the canal in the early 20th century, but at the time, Panama was in the ...
Trump has also said he did not want the Panama Canal "falling into the wrong hands" and specifically cited China, which ...
The announcement of his pick for ambassador comes after Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal.
President-elect Trump nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama, calling ...