{"id":18523,"date":"2026-11-04T11:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=18523"},"modified":"2026-11-04T10:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T15:02:50","slug":"trump-congratulates-panama-on-123-years-of-independence-and-touts-u-s-earthquake-response","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/events-culture\/trump-congratulates-panama-on-123-years-of-independence-and-touts-u-s-earthquake-response\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Congratulates Panama on 123 Years of Independence and Touts U.S. Earthquake Response"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

President Donald J. Trump congratulates Panama on its 123rd anniversary of republican life, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to what he called one of America’s most trusted partners<\/a> in the region. The message, addressed to Panamanian President Jos\u00e9 Ra\u00fal Mulino<\/a> on November 3, highlighted unprecedented humanitarian assistance<\/a> delivered within 24 hours of the October 9 earthquake<\/a> that struck the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump’s letter underscored deepening bilateral ties throughout the year, citing joint participation in regional security coalitions and renewed military cooperation. The White House communication comes as both nations navigate complex discussions over critical infrastructure and maritime operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trump Congratulates Panama and Highlights Earthquake Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. president emphasized the speed and scale of American aid following the seismic event, framing it as evidence of the operational readiness between the two governments. Officials said the assistance included humanitarian logistics<\/a>, technical support, and emergency coordination deployed almost immediately after the quake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Panama is one of our closest and most trusted partners, and we will continue to stand firmly by your side. I am proud of our ever-deepening friendship, which has allowed us to provide Panamanians affected by the earthquake with unprecedented humanitarian, logistical, and technical assistance within just 24 hours of the incident” [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Trump also referenced Panama’s involvement in the Coalition of the Americas Against Cartels, the Shield of the Americas initiative, and Pax Silica, describing these frameworks as essential to hemispheric security and economic prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mensaje del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald J. Trump al presidente Jos\u00e9 Ra\u00fal Mulino, con motivo de los 123 a\u00f1os de vida republicana de Panam\u00e1. \n\nEstimado se\u00f1or presidente: \n\nEn nombre del pueblo de los Estados Unidos, extiendo felicitaciones al pueblo de Panam\u00e1 en la celebraci\u00f3n de sus 123 a\u00f1os de independencia. Panam\u00e1 es uno de nuestros socios m\u00e1s cercanos y de mayor confianza, y continuaremos permaneciendo firmemente a su lado. Estoy orgulloso de nuestra amistad cada vez m\u00e1s profunda, la cual ha permitido que proveamos a paname\u00f1os afectados por el terremoto con asistencia humanitaria, log\u00edstica y t\u00e9cnica sin precedentes a tan solo 24 horas del incidente. \n\nNuestra relaci\u00f3n bilateral ha alcanzado nuevas alturas este a\u00f1o. Panam\u00e1 se uni\u00f3 a iniciativas insignias, incluyendo la Coalici\u00f3n de las Am\u00e9ricas Contra los C\u00e1rteles, el Escudo de las Am\u00e9ricas y Pax Silica, las cuales hacen que nuestros pa\u00edses y el hemisferio sean m\u00e1s seguros y pr\u00f3speros. Demostramos con poder\u00edo nuestro compromiso colectivo con la seguridad del Canal de Panam\u00e1 y la estabilidad del hemisferio con los ejercicios militares PANAMAX este a\u00f1o, realizados como simulacros en persona por primera vez en 14 a\u00f1os. \n\nIgualmente, elogiamos a su administraci\u00f3n por acatar el fallo soberano de su Corte Suprema independiente referentes a los puertos de Balboa y Crist\u00f3bal, reforzando la confianza de los inversionistas en sus cortes y abriendo su sector mar\u00edtimo a inversionistas confiables. \nEn el a\u00f1o que viene, espero poder seguir profundizando nuestros esfuerzos conjuntos en seguridad para la protecci\u00f3n del Canal y nuestro hemisferio, as\u00ed como seguir descubriendo nuevas oportunidades econ\u00f3micas juntos, particularmente a medida que Panam\u00e1 avanza hacia inversiones hist\u00f3ricas en el Canal y dem\u00e1s infraestructura cr\u00edtica. \n\nLe pido que por favor acepte mis mejores deseos para una memorable celebraci\u00f3n de la soberan\u00eda de su naci\u00f3n. \n\nAtentamente, \n\nDonald J. Trump<\/p>— U.S. Embassy Panama (@USEmbPAN) November 3, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>\n