U.S. Ambassador[1] to Panama Kevin Cabrera visited Central American businesses using American supplies, with the former Miami-Dade County Commissioner[2] stressing the value of a partnership between the U.S. and Panama, both economically and in fighting international crime.
“I was proud to spend the day in San Miguelito, meeting the kind and hardworking people who are shaping their community’s future,” Cabrera said in a statement.
“From education and public safety to clean city initiatives, the United States is committed to being a strong partner. President (Donald) Trump’s vision is clear: deeper cooperation between our nations leads to shared prosperity — and visits like this remind us what’s possible when we work together.”
The work included visiting Lago de Los Andes to meet with business leaders at ReGreen, a Florida-based waste collection company doing business in Panama and local government leaders for San Miguelito. Cabrera said the officials discussed matters of sustainability and trade.
“Wrapped up day in San Miguelito with a briefing on waste management at El Lago with municipal councilors and ReGreen — a Florida-based U.S. leader in residue collection and disposal. Exploring expert solutions for a cleaner future,” Cabrera posted on X[3].
Cabrera also helped deliver backpacks for young athletes at the Los Andes Sports Complex with leaders from the Padua Academy and with Lucho Duke, a member of Panama’s National Assembly[4].
“We seek new alliances to continue improving this space and strengthen sports development in San Miguelito,” Duke posted[5] about the meeting with Cabrera. “Every step we take together brings more opportunities closer to our young people.”
Cabrera also met with figures at Bonlac, a Panama dairy processor that uses $6.5 million in U.S. ingredients, including powdered milk and butter cream.
The U.S. Ambassador was also welcomed to Cristo Redentor Parish by Father Juan Sandoval, where the two toured the grounds and visited the famous Christ The Redeemer sculpture[6] donated to the Panama church by the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1970.
“The parish stands as a symbol of the enduring cultural and spiritual ties between the United States and Panama,” read a release from the U.S. Embassy to Panama.
Cabrera also spoke to English language students studying at the Casa Cultural de las 600. They are attending programs offered by the Gabriel Lewis Galindo Foundation and supported by the U.S. Embassy.
References
- ^ Ambassador (floridapolitics.com)
- ^ Miami-Dade County Commissioner (floridapolitics.com)
- ^ posted on X (x.com)
- ^ Panama’s National Assembly (pa.linkedin.com)
- ^ posted (x.com)
- ^ Christ The Redeemer sculpture (www.facebook.com)