Poetical Poltergeist
Precise and cold hearted
JUST IN: The Mayor of Panama City, Mayer Mizrachi, responds to Trump's threat to seize control of the Panama Canal: "Dear Donald Trump, ,In my time as Mayor of Panama City, I have learned that collaboration is key to economic development and prosperity. Panama is one of the few countries in Latin America that shares the same democratic and capitalist values with the United States. We are, and have been, allies for over a century, an alliance that is not only based on common interests, but more importantly, on shared values. Your triumphant victory last month marked a new era. As such, I am excited to see how the United States will thrive under his leadership and team during your tenure. However, threatening a strategic ally and its sovereignty will likely have the opposite effect. President Mulino's position on this issue is clear: there will be no retaking of the Canal or any Panamanian territory by the United States or any other country. The only thing achieved is to unite the Panamanian people. You will find in Panama and its President a willingness to sit down as allies to discuss a path forward that reflects our values and our shared alliance. And if you choose another path, you will find a President and a people willing to stand strong in their country. We are not, and will never be, the 51st state.",
