Panama's security minister said we cannot accept military bases or defense sites on his country's soil.
Panama City:
Panama's security minister said his country would reject any effort to reestablish US military bases on his country's soil, slapping down a suggestion by the visiting US Defense Secretary Wednesday.
"Panama made clear, through President (Jose Raul) Mulino that we cannot accept military bases or defense sites," said Frank Abrego, speaking during a joint public appearance with Pentagon boss Pete Hegseth.
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