Panama and Greenland reject Trump's claims over canal and territory
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Leaders of Panama and Greenland have rejected U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's claims over the Panama Canal and Greenland. Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino stated that the canal belongs to Panamanians and will remain under their control. Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasized that the island is not for sale, asserting its long-standing ties to Denmark. Both leaders responded to Trump's comments about U.S. interests in these territories. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum supported Panama, affirming that the canal is owned by Panamanians. Mulino expressed a desire for a respectful relationship with the incoming U.S. administration despite Trump's recent criticisms.