US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to embark on a crucial diplomatic mission to Panama this week, aiming to strengthen the country's defense ties with the United States. During his visit, Hegseth will meet with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino to discuss key security concerns, including the growing threat of transnational crime and organized cartels in the region. His meeting with Colombian senior officials is also expected to focus on joint efforts to combat the flow of illicit goods and narcotics through Central America. The trip comes as the US seeks to bolster its defense cooperation with Panama, a strategic partner in the region, and Hegseth's remarks at the Americas Counter Cartel Conference are likely to shed light on the US strategy to tackle the complex security challenges facing the region.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama on Wednesday where he will meet with the country’s President José Raúl Mulino and hold a meeting with Colombian senior officials as the U.S. deepens its defense cooperation with the Central American nation. Hegseth, who visited Panama last year, will deliver remarks at the Americas Counter Cartel...
