The US has conducted military exercises with Panama to secure the Panama Canal amid concerns of a potential US takeover. Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha reassured that there will be no permanent foreign military presence and emphasized cooperation with the US based on respect for Panama's sovereignty. Additionally, Panama is working on tax reforms to improve its international standing, having recently been removed from a blacklist for illicit money flows but still listed as non-cooperative in tax matters. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)