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 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."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Panama's president about Chinese influence over the Panama 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.
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Panama City, Panama - 02, 2025 Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said Sunday that in his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he told him that “ the sovereignty of Panama is not in dispute”.
US to Panama: end China's sway over canal, or face action
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 President Donald Trump sees as China's influence and control over the Panama Canal.
Rubio Tells Panama That China Threaten Canal, Changes Needed -Statement
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino in talks on Sunday that President Donald Trump has determined China's influence threatens the Panama Canal and that immediate changes were needed or the U.
Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal
America's top diplomat said Panama must act or the US would take necessary measures to protect its rights under a treaty between the two countries. The warning follows President Donald Trump's vow to retake the canal and a meeting between Rubio and Jose Raul Mulino,
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.
WATCH LIVE: Rubio warns Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US action
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino that Washington will 'take necessary measures' if Panama doesn’t act to curb China’s influence over the Panama Canal.
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Panama says control of canal not up for debate
Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino has stressed that sovereignty over his nation's namesake canal is not up for debate.