Rubio, Panama and China

Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US action
President José Mulino said Panama's sovereignty over the world's second busiest waterway is not up for discussion.
In Panama, Rubio Says China Threatens Canal, Demanding ‘Immediate’ Action
The secretary of state said the United States could take steps to “protect its rights.” Panama’s leader said he was sure that President Trump wouldn’t seize the canal.
Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Panama’s president that the country must reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the Trump administration.
Rubio: U.S. government ships have 'expectations' not to be charged at Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said it was "absurd" that U.S. government ships are charged to use the Panama Canal after Panama denied a claim that it had agreed to allow them free traversal.
Rubio visiting Central America with the Panama Canal and immigration top of mind
Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks this weekend on his first foreign trip in office. He's heading to Central America to press President Donald Trump’s top priority — curbing illegal immigration — and bring the message that the U.
Rubio Warns Necessary Measures on Panama Canal Over Chinese Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panama's President José Raúl Mulino that the "status quo" of the Panama Canal is "unacceptable."
How seizing the Panama Canal fits into Trump’s vision for Latin America
The Trump administration is framing the President’s vow to take back the Panama Canal as an economic investment, not “imperialistic expansion."
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The Panama Canal is back in the headlines after President Donald Trump raised political and security concerns over the future of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The heart of his argument is that the canal,
Rubio heads to Panama, Latin America to pursue Trump's 'Golden Age' agenda
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Panama in his first official visit abroad as part of what the State Department ...
Rubio walks back State Department’s claim of free Panama Canal transit for US government vessels
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has walked back the assertion of the State Department that Panama “has agreed to no longer ...
Rubio hails Panama's move to exit Chinese infrastructure plan
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday welcomed Panama's decision to let its participation in China's global ...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian president amid Trump's Panama Canal push
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Sunday amid his first overseas trip, as the ...
Panama rejects U.S. claim it dropped canal fees after Rubio visit
PANAMA CITY — President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday denied a claim by the Trump administration that the Central American ...
Rubio takes victory lap at Panama Canal after nation agrees to exit Chinese initiative
Rubio toured the trans-continental passage during a multi-stop journey in South America, celebrating Panama's withdrawal from ...
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Panama Leaves China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Panama announced its plans to leave China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino announced his ...
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Rubio Secures Migration Deals as Panama Canal Tensions, Church Criticisms Mark Region Tour
Rubio began his trip in Panama, where he attended Mass at Our Lady of Mercy in Panama City. Talks swiftly pivoted to U.S.