"The sovereignty of our canal is not negotiable and is part of our history of struggle," stated Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha, emphasizing Panama's control over the canal.
Martinez-Acha dismissed Trump's claims outright: "The only hands operating the canal are Panamanian and that is how it is going to stay," reaffirming Panama's position.
The Panamanian president labeled Trump's comments as "nonsense," asserting that there was "absolutely no Chinese interference" in the operation of the Panama Canal.
Trump's assertions during a press conference raised eyebrows when he claimed China was 'operating' the Panama Canal, contradicting the facts surrounding its sovereignty.
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