Pentagon's Hegseth arrives in Panama as Trump vows to take back canal
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived in Panama for his first official visit amid Trump's vows to reclaim the Panama Canal. He’ll meet Panamanian officials and regional defense leaders during a security conference.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:39 | 08 April 2025
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth landed in Panama late on Monday for his first official visit to the country as questions persist about President Donald Trump's repeated vows to take back the Panama Canal.
During his trip this week, Hegseth will meet Panamanian officials as well as defense leaders from other Central American nations who are attending a security conference in Panama City.
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