Panama’s Energy and Logistics Ambitions Tested Amid U.S. Sovereignty Warnings at Miami Summit
At the Miami summit, Panama’s push to become Latin America’s energy hub faces sharp U.S. scrutiny as President Trump declares zero tolerance for foreign influence in the Hemisphere—especially concerning the strategic Panama Canal.
In a high-stakes Miami summit convened by President Donald Trump, Panama's leader José Raúl Mulino presented ambitious projects aimed at cementing his country's role as Latin America's key energy and logistics hub. But beneath this diplomatic showcase lies a brewing challenge: safeguarding American national security and sovereignty in the hemisphere against foreign encroachment. Why Is America So Focused on Panama’s Energy and Maritime Projects? Mulino outlined plans for an $800 million electrical interconnection with Colombia and a gas pipeline traversing the Panama Canal—mega-infrastructure projects that could reshape regional energy dynamics. These initiatives promise environmental benefits like decarbonization but also raise...
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