The former administrator of the Panama Canal, Jorge Luis Quijano, commented on Trump's claims about Chinese influence in the Canal, emphasizing that they are more political narratives than operational realities. Quijano stressed that the Canal is an autonomous entity and does not receive money from China.
For his part, the former ambassador of Panama to the United States, Jaime Alemán Zubieta, supported Quijano's words and added that Trump's accusations are unfounded. Alemán Zubieta stated that these claims are not based on concrete facts and that it is important to differentiate between political rhetoric and the operational reality of the Canal.
In this sense, it is important to consider that both Quijano and Alemán Zubieta agree that Trump's assertions have no basis and are part of a politically unfounded discourse. Both experts emphasize the importance of not confusing political narratives with the actual operations of the Panama Canal, an entity governed by established guidelines and processes autonomously.
