President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion of potentially reclaiming the Panama Canal has caused unease in Panama. Foreign Minister Javier MartÃnez-Acha asserted Panama's sovereignty over the canal. Experts believe Trump's comments aim to secure advantages for US ships or address migration. Past US military actions in Panama heighten concerns over Trump's rhetoric.
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