Trump appoints Kevin Marino Cabrera as U.S. ambassador to Panama

President-elect Donald Trump has named Kevin Marino Cabrera as the U.S. ambassador to Panama. This announcement follows Trump's recent comments suggesting the U.S. should take control of the Panama Canal, which has been under Panamanian control since 1999. Cabrera, a Miami native and Trump supporter, previously worked on Trump's 2020 campaign and is awaiting Senate confirmation. Trump praised Cabrera's understanding of Latin American politics and expressed confidence in his ability to represent U.S. interests in Panama. Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, has rejected Trump's remarks about the canal, asserting the country's sovereignty. Trump also made controversial comments about Canada and Greenland, suggesting potential annexation, which were met with firm responses from leaders in those regions.