Former Panamanian president had his visa revoked by the U.S. due to criticism of the U.S.-Pakistan security cooperation memorandum.

Jin10 data reported on June 17, local time on June 15, 2024 Panama presidential election candidates, former president Martin Torrijos and another candidate Ricardo Lombana stated that their U.S. visas were revoked due to criticism of the security cooperation memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S. and Panama. Regarding the revocation of his U.S. visa, Torrijos indicated that he believes the reason for the revocation is related to his public opposition to the security cooperation memorandum of understanding between Panama and the U.S., which he believes undermines Panama’s sovereignty and violates the principle of canal neutrality. Lombana issued a statement saying that his U.S. visa was canceled because he had publicly opposed the aforementioned memorandum.