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Legislator Patsy Lee responds to rumors about alleged U.S. visa revocation
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Panama /Elections & Politics

Legislator Patsy Lee responds to rumors about alleged U.S. visa revocation

From TVN Panamรก · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Panamanian legislator Patsy Lee addressed rumors about the revocation of her U.S. visa.
  • Lee stated she received a direct warning last year after forming a parliamentary friendship group between Panama and China.
  • The legislator is responding to speculation regarding her travel status to the United States.

Panamanian legislator Patsy Lee has responded to circulating rumors concerning the potential revocation of her United States visa. Lee stated that she received a direct warning last year, shortly after initiating the formation of a parliamentary friendship group between Panama and China.

Lee's statement suggests a connection between her diplomatic efforts and the scrutiny she is reportedly facing regarding her U.S. visa status. The formation of the friendship group, aimed at fostering ties between Panama and China, appears to have drawn attention from U.S. authorities.

The legislator's comments aim to clarify her situation amidst growing speculation. Her response indicates that the warning she received was explicit and directly linked to her engagement in establishing closer relations with China, raising questions about the implications for her international travel and diplomatic activities.

last year, when I took the initiative to form the parliamentary friendship group between Panama and China, I received a direct warning.

โ€” Patsy LeeThe legislator stated this in response to rumors about her U.S. visa status, linking the warning to her efforts to establish ties with China.
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Originally published by TVN Panamรก in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.