Panama denies ceding sovereignty to the U.S.
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In an interview with Euronews, Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha said that the US military exercises taking place in the South American country are temporary and that no foreign armed forces will remain there permanently.
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- Panama's foreign minister stated the US military presence is temporary and does not affect sovereignty.
- No foreign troops will be permanently stationed in Panama under the current agreement. 53s
- A memorandum of understanding allows for joint exercises to address security threats. 1m 6s
- Panama's foreign minister denied the country is a tax haven and highlighted ongoing fiscal reforms. 1m 20s
- Panama is considered strategically important for economic reasons and in sanction enforcement. 2m 0s