What Happened
Jungle Training and Counter Chinese Influence
The US Army is expanding its partnership with Panama, with a focus on jungle training, counter Chinese influence, and regional security. The partnership includes a US Army Civil Affairs company, which works with Panamanian forces to identify gaps in civilian infrastructure and provide medical assistance. The US military presence in Panama is increasing, with activities ranging from military salvage and dive teams to engineer soldiers building structures for jungle students. According to Eve Sampson, reporting for an unknown source, the partnership is part of the US’s renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere.