Rubio to visit Panama in first official trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is headed to Panama as part of his first international trip in his new role. President Trump made it clear he wants the U.S. to control the heavily used Panama Canal, a move the Panamanian government strongly opposes.
Panama Canal must not be under Chinese control, Marco Rubio to say on visit
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make clear to Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino in an upcoming visit that the Panama Canal is a strategic asset and cannot be under Chinese control, a senior U.S. official told reporters on Friday.
Rubio warns of risk of China shutting down Panama Canal in any conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he had "zero doubt" that China has a contingency plan to shut down the Panama Canal in the event of a conflict with the U.S. and that Washington intends to address what it sees as a national security threat.
Canal Control off Table With Rubio, Panama President Says
China's presence around the Panama Canal is a national security concern that Panama's government has to deal with, U.S.
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'Trump has not been properly advised': Panamanians react to US move to reclaim canal - VideoPanamanians are urging the US to respect their ownership of the Panama Canal ahead of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's ...
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