Latin America Reacts to President Trump's Decrees
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World
January 22, 2025 11:45
mexico city, mexico - Latin America prepares for Hurricane Trump after a tsunami of decrees. Mexico urges calm, Cuba protests, and Panama refuses to give up the canal.
Mexico's Response to President Trump's Decrees
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico calls for calm after Trump signs presidential decrees targeting Mexican drug cartels. The decrees include declaring a state of emergency along the border and using military forces without congressional approval.
Preparation for Deportations
Mexico prepares for the return of deported individuals, creating temporary shelters and providing transportation. Despite Trump's harsh language, some migrants still attempt to cross the border.
Cuba's Disapproval of Trump's Policies
President Miguel Díaz Canel criticizes Trump's decision to reinstate Cuba on the list of terrorism-sponsoring countries.
Panama's Stance on the Panama Canal
President José Raúl Mulino asserts Panama's ownership of the Panama Canal after Trump expresses desire for American control. The Panama Canal, a vital waterway linking the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, has been under Panamanian jurisdiction since 1999.