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Panama President José Raúl Mulino defended a recent agreement allowing U.S. troops access to Panamanian facilities, despite large protests accusing him of compromising the country's sovereignty. The U.S. embassy clarified that the agreement does not establish military bases. Mulino reassured that Panama retains control over the sites and can terminate the agreement with six months' notice. He attributed the protests to political interests. Historical sensitivities, including the 1989 U.S.

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