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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Kevin Cabrera is the U.S. ambassador in Panama who announced a collaboration to support environmental restoration efforts in Darién.
Panamá recibirá $3 millones para mitigar impacto migratorio por Darién; embajador Cabrera critica ‘fallidas políticas de fronteras abiertas’
Panama· 2026-05-27
Kevin Cabrera stated that the operators were not doing a good job and emphasized the rights of Panamanians to judicial decisions.
Canal de Panama : le Panama reprend le contrôle de deux ports stratégiques au groupe hongkongais CK Hutchison
France· 2026-02-24
Kevin Cabrera is the U.S. Ambassador to Panama who affirmed that his government is working closely with Panamanian authorities.
Panamá inicia proceso formal para aspirar al programa de exención de visas de EE. UU. | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-02-04
Kevin Cabrera is the U.S. Ambassador to Panama who affirmed the joint efforts with Panamanian authorities.
Panamá inicia el proceso formal para aplicar al programa para viajar a Estados Unidos sin visaPanama· 2026-02-03Kevin Cabrera is the United States Ambassador in Panama who is working to facilitate the return of migrants to their home countries.
Embajador Cabrera presencia traslado aéreo de migrantes desde Panamá a ColombiaPanama· 2025-10-31
Ambassador Kevin Cabrera attended an event highlighting the importance of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
La poderosa presencia estadounidense en PanamáPanama· 2025-09-10
Kevin Cabrera is the ambassador of the United States in Panama who commented on China's influence as a global threat.
China le responde a Estados Unidos por nueva medida contra ciudadanos de CentroaméricaPanama· 2025-09-06U.S. Ambassador Kevin Cabrera made statements about the 'malignant influence' of the Chinese Communist Party.
Senador Ted Cruz insiste en injerencia de China en el Canal, pese a que Panamá lo ha desmentidoPanama· 2025-08-29
Kevin Cabrera is the United States ambassador to Panama who expressed concerns about China during a visit to the Assembly.
El embajador Kevin Cabrera visita la Asamblea y vuelve a arremeter contra ChinaPanama· 2025-08-26
Kevin Cabrera is the U.S. ambassador in Panama who clarified that the U.S. would not lower tariffs voluntarily.
¿Cómo está afectando los aranceles de Trump a las exportaciones panameñas?Panama· 2025-08-02
Kevin Cabrera is the U.S. ambassador to Panama who made statements regarding China's influence over Panama and the Canal.
Embajada china le responde a embajador Cabrera y rechaza acusaciones sobre Panamá y el CanalPanama· 2025-07-19
Kevin Cabrera is the United States ambassador to Panama who has faced criticism regarding a security memorandum between the two countries.
Embajador de Estados Unidos justifica el retiro de visas: ‘No importa si son diputados o alcaldes’Panama· 2025-07-17
Kevin Cabrera, the United States ambassador to Panama, acknowledges that China has diminished its influence in the Panama Canal area.
Embajador Cabrera afirma que China ha disminuido su influencia sobre el Canal pero, Estados Unidos no baja la guardiaPanama· 2025-07-17Kevin 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.
Embajador Kevin Cabrera reitera que se acordó con Panamá analizar exención del pago a buques militaresPanama· 2025-05-30
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.
EEUU busca que sus buques pasen gratis por el Canal de Panamá
Honduras· 2025-05-22Ambassador Kevin Cabrera pledged to strengthen ties with Panama while pushing China as a common threat.
In Panama, Trump’s new ambassador casts China as threat to frayed alliance
Guyana· 2025-05-09Kevin Cabrera presented his credentials as the designated ambassador of the United States in Panama.
Kevin Cabrera presenta sus credenciales ante la Cancillería panameña como embajador de EUAPanama· 2025-04-29
Kevin Cabrera was designated as the U.S. ambassador to Panama and raised concerns about potential violations of the Treaty of Neutrality.
‘No habrá bases militares de ninguna potencia’ en Panamá: José Raúl MulinoPanama· 2025-03-27
Kevin Cabrera is the designated ambassador by the Trump administration to Panama.
Visita de Hegseth, auditoría a puertos, mina de cobre y Martinelli: lo que dijo MulinoPanama· 2025-03-27
Kevin Cabrera, nominated as ambassador to Panama by President Donald Trump, expressed concern about Chinese technology used in Panamanian infrastructure.
Embajador designado por Trump dice que tecnología china en Panamá podría comprometer la seguridad de Estados UnidosPanama· 2025-03-25
