U.S. Secretary of State Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino on Sunday, "Immediately reduce what President
U.S. Diplomat Pressures Panama over Chinese Canal Businesses
The U.S. and Panama made progress on key migration and business issues during Rubio’s visit in Panama City, but failed to find common ground over the Panama Canal’s operations, with President Jose Mulino saying his country’s sovereignty over the world’s second busiest waterway is not up for discussion.
Senators raise concern about Chinese influence on Panama Canal operations
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Tuesday expressed alarm at China's influence on the Panama Canal, which President Donald Trump has vowed the United States would take back.
Rubio in Panama for Canal, Migration Talks as He Begins Latin America Trip
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gestures after being welcomed by Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha upon his arrival at the presidential palace in Panama City, Panama February 2, 2025.
Sec. Marco Rubio warns Panama's president about Chinese influence over the canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino in Panama over the weekend, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a readout of their meeting.
Protesters in Panama burn US flags ahead of Secretary of State Rubio’s visit
A small protest erupted in Panama on Friday as Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State under the Trump administration is due ...
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As Church stresses Panama’s sovereignty, government promises U.S. it will end deal with China
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio seemed to score a “win” for President Donald Trump after Panamanian leader President José ...
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Rubio meets Panamanian president as Trump demands canal control and pressures US neighbors
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met Panama's president on his first stop on his trip foreign trip as President Donald ...
Rubio Calls ‘Status Quo’ at Panama Canal Unacceptable, as Trump Renews Vow to Seize It
Panamanian officials offer concessions on Rubio’s first overseas stop, but say they cannot negotiate on control of the ...
Why the US is claiming China’s presence violates the Panama neutrality treaty
Some U.S. lawmakers and officials are touting a nearly half-century-old treaty between the United States and Panama to ...
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Panama: Panamanians stir patriotic fervor in defense of the Canal with the “planting of flags"
Civil society groups and students, moved by patriotic fervor, participated Thursday in a “planting of flags” in the gardens ...
Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know
Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks soon on his inaugural trip as the United States’ top diplomat. His first stop, Panama ...