**U.S. Visa Revocations Prompt Outcry from Panamanian Politicians**

Wed Jun 18 2025 01:41:21 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**U.S. Visa Revocations Prompt Outcry from Panamanian Politicians**

Former Panama president Martín Torrijos and ex-presidential candidate Ricardo Lombana have had their U.S. visas revoked, which they allege is a reaction to their criticism of deals struck with President Trump.


In a statement that underscores escalating tensions between the U.S. and Panama, former Panamanian President Martín Torrijos disclosed he and a prominent political figure had their visas cancelled following protests against new agreements deemed detrimental to their country's sovereignty. Lombana and Torrijos are vocal critics of the Trump administration's actions, which they claim threaten Panama's independence. This fallout comes in light of controversial accords involving U.S. military presence and the country's handling of deported migrants that have sparked widespread opposition within Panama.

As a response to the recent actions taken by the U.S., Torrijos has cautioned that these visa revocations are a broader warning to any Panamanian dissenters against the government's stance towards U.S.-Panamanian relations. He lamented that their freedom of expression is being curtailed, while affirming a collective effort to defend Panama's national autonomy in international dealings. Meanwhile, current president José Raúl Mulino's recent agreements with the Trump administration have drawn scrutiny, as critics contend that they represent unacceptable concessions.

Torrijos and Lombana's visa issues illustrate the deepening rift and the potential suppression of dissent in the face of perceived external pressures. Their situation raises urgent questions about the future of Panama's political landscape and the implications of U.S. foreign policy in the region.

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