Bloque opositor emite declaración en defensa de la soberanía nacional; tras firma de acuerdos con Estados Unidos | La Prensa Panamá

Opposition's Stand on Sovereignty

A coalition of Panamanian political figures, including former presidential candidates and lawmakers, released a statement denouncing agreements signed between Panama and the United States concerning the Panama Canal. They argue these agreements violate the Torrijos-Carter Treaties and compromise Panama's neutrality.

Key Figures and Arguments

Signatories include former presidential candidates Martín Torrijos and Ricardo Lombana, along with other prominent political figures. The statement criticizes what it calls expansionist and hegemonic intentions by the U.S. government. Key concerns include:

• Alleged preferential treatment of U.S. warships transiting the Canal.
• Claims of allowing foreign military forces on Panamanian soil.
• The 'Mulino-Hegseth', 'Ábrego-Hegseth', and 'Icaza-Hegseth' agreements, deemed harmful to national sovereignty.

The opposition demands the withdrawal of these agreements and proposes a diplomatic strategy to raise concerns with international bodies such as the UN, OAS, and the Security Council.

Call for National Unity

The statement calls for national unity and urges all Panamanians to defend their sovereignty. It proposes the formation of a broader civic group to channel this patriotic unity.