Panama's government formally objected to President Trump's comments about the Panama Canal made during his inauguration. In a letter to the U.N. Secretary General, President Jose Raul Mulino emphasized that Panama retains sovereignty over the canal, rejecting Trump's claim of U.S. ownership. The letter referenced U.N. charter articles that prevent threats to member states' territorial integrity, indicating Trump's remarks could violate these principles. While Panama did not request a U.N. Security Council meeting over this issue, tensions with the U.S. could lead to diplomacy in the future.
President Jose Raul Mulino of Panama stated that "on behalf of my country and people, I must reject in its entirety the words expressed by President Donald Trump..."
The letter cited two articles of the U.N. charter which prohibit using threats and force against territorial integrity, suggesting Trump's comments violated the U.N. charter.
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