John Feeley

John Feeley

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John Feeley is a former ambassador of the United States to Panama, recognized for his diplomatic efforts and insights into U.S.-Panama relations. He has emphasized the importance of the Panama Canal as a symbol of sovereignty for Panama and has voiced concerns over political interests that may threaten its neutrality and operational integrity.

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Kai Wright speaks to former US ambassador to Panama John Feeley about why the region is moving rightwards.

Who are the Trump allies running Latin America? – Stateside with Kai and Carter | Panama
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-07
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John Feeley, a former top US diplomat in Mexico City, expressed concerns about the potential violence following El Mencho's death.

Shell-shocked and tense: inside the Mexican tourist town where ‘El Mencho’ made his last stand | Mexico
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-27
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John Feeley is a diplomat who provides insight into Trump's views on Venezuela.

Trumps Außenpolitik: Der Erpresser sitzt im Weißen Haus - USA
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2026-01-11
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John Feeley, a career diplomat who served as US ambassador to Panama during Trump’s first term before resigning over differences with the president.

US recalls dozens of career diplomats
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-24
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John Feeley described Trump's view of the Americas as his natural sphere of influence.

Trump redibuja el mapa político y desafía el futuro de la democracia
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-12-22
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John Feeley criticized Trump's approach to Venezuela, comparing it to a fictional mafia character.

Pressionado, Trump busca saída sem invadir Venezuela, diz ex-embaixador dos EUA
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-12-14
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John Feeley, former ambassador to Panama, expressed concern that widespread visa revocations could strain U.S.-Mexico cooperation on security.

US revokes visas of over 50 Mexican politicians in new drug war front
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-10-15
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John Feeley stated that Trump does not have the votes to launch another foreign war.

Buques de guerra, marines y un submarino nuclear; ¿Trump alista invasión a Venezuela? Esto sabemos
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-08-24
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John Feeley is a former U.S. diplomat in Latin America who shares insights on democracy and authoritarianism.

Democracia, libros y escritura… sin agua ni café
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-07-20
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John Feeley is a former ambassador to Panama and a signatory of the letter condemning Rubio's actions.

Exdiplomáticos estadounidenses califican de ‘irresponsables’ los recortes en el Departamento de Estado ordenados por Marco Rubio
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-07-04
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John Feeley was part of the discussion on democracy and authoritarianism in the Americas.

Inauguran Festival Mar de Palabras
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-06-28
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John Feeley is a former ambassador to Panama and former principal deputy assistant secretary of state.

Más de 200 exfuncionarios de seguridad y diplomáticos advierten sobre asalto a la democracia en la gestión de Donald Trump
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-04-21
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Former US Ambassador to Panama John Feeley also criticized Trump's approach.

Pentagon says US will help Panama take back canal from Chinese influence
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-04-09
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John Feeley believes that the presence of the U.S. Army in Panama will increase through high-profile military exercises.

Sábado picante: Lo que ocultan las ruedas de prensa de Mulino del 15 de marzo de 2025
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-03-15
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John Feeley, the former U.S. ambassador to Panama, dismissed the idea of an imminent invasion.

Exembajador Feeley descarta posible invasión de EU a Panamá, pero prevé más ejercicios militares
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-03-13
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John Feeley criticized Trump's tactics and compared his approach to that of a mobster.

Trump compared to mobster Tony Soprano by former envoy to Panama | Donald Trump
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-23
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John Feeley is a former ambassador of the United States to Panama who emphasized the symbolic significance of the Canal for Panama.

Canal de Panamá: Alemán Zubieta y Feeley analizan los desafíos, amenazas y su importancia geopolítica
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-02-14
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