The head of mission of the U.S. Embassy in Panama, Stewart Tuttle, pointed out that relations between the two nations are at a great time. He announced his new position at the embassy

The head of mission of the U.S. Embassy in Panama, Stewart Tuttle, said that relations between Panama and the United States are currently “one of their best moments.”

In turn, in a video published by the US embassy, Tuttle confirmed that he will continue in Panama, however he will take the role of Minister Counselor of the US embassy.

I will continue to work for the benefit of a bilateral relationship that is in one of its best moments. I want to thank you all during my time as head of internal mission,” Tuttle said in the video.

He highlighted his joy at being in Panama and continuing to support democracy and the fight for human rights in the country.

My affection for the Panamanian people has no limits, nor does the commitment of the United States to support democracy and human rights in this country. I am glad that we continue to work for the good of both countries,” he stressed.

He also took the opportunity to express that the embassy is already preparing to receive the new U.S. ambassador to Panama, Puerto Rican Mari Carmen Aponte.”

This is a very exciting time for both Panama and the United States. With the arrival of the ambassador, this great friendship that unites our countries is further strengthened,” he said.

Tuttle did not confirm the day of Aponte’s arrival in Panama.

It should be noted that since 2018, with the resignation of former Ambassador John Feeley, up to three heads of internal missions have had the embassy. Roxane Cabral, Philip Laidlaw and the aforementioned Tuttle served the position.

The president of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, last October requested support from the United States to attend to the flow of migration during a meeting with Senators Timothy Michael and Adriano Espaillat Rodríguez.

Panama is a country with few resources and we are supporting the return of Venezuelans to their country. In this year alone, 206,000 migrants have passed through Darién, 170,000 of them Venezuelans. We need support from the United States with resources,” Cortizo said at the time.

With the appointment and arrival of Aponte, it is expected to address this issue.