The U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Arrives in Panama on Wednesday.
Hegseth is no stranger to Panama as he had already visited the country in April 2025 to participate in the Central American Security Conference.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrives in Panama on Wednesday to speak at the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) Forum, meet Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, hold talks with Colombian officials, visit troops at the Jungle Operations Training Course, and observe PANAMAX training exercises.
Key Trip Details
- Dates: Arrival scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- Key Meetings: Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and senior Colombian officials.
- Main Events: Delivering remarks at the A3C Forum, visiting the Jungle Operations Training Course, and observing regional PANAMAX training.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will arrive in Panama this Wednesday, August 12, to participate in the American Coalition Against Cartels Forum and meet with President José Raúl Mulino. He will also meet with U.S. military personnel participating in the Jungle Operations Training Course and observe training exercises of the Panamax 2026 Multinational Exercise, which is taking place in the country.
