Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal …
Feb 2, 2025 · PANAMA CITY (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino on Sunday: Immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the United States.. Rubio, traveling to the Central American country and touring the Panama Canal on his first foreign trip as top U.S ...
Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face U.S.
Feb 3, 2025 · U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday warned Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino that Washington will "take measures necessary" if Panama does not immediately take steps to end what...
In Panama, Rubio Says China Threatens Canal, Demanding …
Feb 3, 2025 · Later on Sunday, Mr. Rubio traveled to the canal itself, touring the Miraflores Locks near central Panama City, where vessels move along the 51-mile canal linking the Pacific Ocean to the ...
Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal - BBC
Feb 3, 2025 · US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded that Panama make "immediate changes" to what he calls the "influence and control" of China over the Panama Canal.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Panama's president about …
Feb 2, 2025 · 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.
Rubio demands Panama curb Chinese influence around the canal …
Feb 3, 2025 · U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the leaders of Panama on Sunday that the Central American country must take immediate action on curbing China's influence over the Panama Canal...
Rubio Tells Panama to End China's Influence of Canal or Face US …
Feb 2, 2025 · Rubio delivered a message from Trump that China's presence - through a Hong Kong-based company operating two ports near the canal's entrances - was a threat to the waterway and a violation of the ...
Rubio Warns Necessary Measures on Panama Canal Over …
Feb 2, 2025 · Panama is a significant starting point for Rubio's Latin American tour given the Trump administration's claims that the Panama Canal is controlled by China, despite Mulio's reassurance that China ...
Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something
Feb 3, 2025 · President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an escalating diplomatic dispute with the Central American country over...
Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US …
Feb 2, 2025 · Rubio, a longtime China hawk during his Senate career, said last week on Sirius XM’s The Megyn Kelly Show that China could use the ports to shut down the canal, a vital route for U.S....