Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera has been nominated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to serve as ambassador to Panama. Trump praised Cabrera's commitment to America First principles, his role in driving economic growth, and his understanding of Latin American politics. Cabrera previously served as Trump's Florida State Director and an RNC Platform Committee member.
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