Kevin Cabrera
Kevin Cabrera is a political figure and diplomat who was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the United States Ambassador to Panama. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cabrera expressed significant concerns regarding Chinese technology in Panama, particularly citing security risks associated with Chinese-made surveillance cameras and cranes at key ports. He emphasized the potential implications for cybersecurity and the control of sensitive information, reflecting broader U.S. apprehensions about Chinese influence in Central America. Cabrera's nomination is part of a strategic focus on reducing perceived threats from China in critical infrastructure, especially concerning the Panama Canal.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Panama | 4 | 5.50 | 0.30% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 13,135 | $76,000 | 231$ |
| Totals | 4 | 4,314,768 | 13,135 | $76,000 | 231$ |
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Panama:
Kevin Cabrera is the U.S. ambassador in Panama who clarified that the U.S. would not lower tariffs voluntarily.
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Panama:
Kevin Cabrera is the U.S. ambassador to Panama who made statements regarding China's influence over Panama and the Canal.
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Panama:
Kevin Cabrera is the United States ambassador to Panama who has faced criticism regarding a security memorandum between the two countries.
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Panama:
Kevin Cabrera, the United States ambassador to Panama, acknowledges that China has diminished its influence in the Panama Canal area.
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Panama:
Kevin Cabrera is the United States Ambassador to Panama who is working on a mechanism for U.S. military ships to pass through the Panama Canal for free.
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Honduras:
Kevin Cabrera, the new U.S. ambassador to Panama, stated he will work to ensure U.S. government ships pass first and for free through the Panama Canal.
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Guyana:
Ambassador Kevin Cabrera pledged to strengthen ties with Panama while pushing China as a common threat.
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Panama:
Kevin Cabrera presented his credentials as the designated ambassador of the United States in Panama.
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Panama:
Kevin Cabrera was designated as the U.S. ambassador to Panama and raised concerns about potential violations of the Treaty of Neutrality.
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Panama:
Kevin Cabrera is the designated ambassador by the Trump administration to Panama.
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