Panama has formally alerted the United Nations about US President Donald Trump's inauguration statement vowing to reclaim the Panama Canal. The letter, sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, emphasizes Panama's sovereignty over the canal, citing the UN Charter's prohibition against the threat or use of force against a state's territorial integrity. Trump's claims that Panama broke promises regarding the canal's transfer and ceded its operation to China have been strongly denied by the Panamanian government.
Panama has alerted the United Nations – in a letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday – to US President Donald Trump ’s remarks during his inauguration speech, when he vowed that the United States would take back the Panama Canal .
The letter was addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and circulated to the 15-member Security Council.Panama is a member of the council, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security, for 2025-26.
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