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US Secretary Rubio warns Panama over Chinese influence at canal amid regional tour

U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio warned President José Raúl Mulino that China's influence near the Panama Canal threatens the waterway and violates the U.S.-Panama treaty, according to U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Protests erupted in Panama City, where about 200 demonstrators expressed their opposition to Rubio, chanting slogans about national sovereignty.
Rubio's visit is part of a regional tour aimed at countering China's growing influence and addressing migration issues, with Mulino proposing expanded cooperation with the U.S.
Mulino announced that Panama would not renew its agreement with China's Belt and Road initiative, indicating a willingness to review Chinese business operations in the country.

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La Nación, Grupo Nación

Rubio urges Panama to dispel doubts about Chinese influence on the canal

San Salvador. The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, expressed Monday his expectation that the Panamanian government would alleviate concerns about a possible Chinese influence on the Panama Canal. His statements came after the warnings of President Donald Trump about a possible recovery of control of the interoceanic route. “It was a respectful and valuable visit. I think it can generate positive results that dissipate our concerns,” Rubio t…

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intellinews.com

US Secretary Rubio warns Panama over Chinese influence at canal amid regional tour

US Secretary of State Rubio delivered a stark warning to Panama's president on February 2 that Washington would "take measures necessary" if the Central American nation failed to curtail what the US perceives as China's growing influence.

20 days ago

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Scripps News

Rubio echoes Trump's warning over China's influence on Panama Canal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a warning from President Trump over the weekend, telling Panama's leaders that they needed to reduce China's influence over the Panama Canal.

20 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Rubio tells Panama to end China’s influence of canal or face US action - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

PANAMA CITY — 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.

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holosameryky.com

The United States warned the government of Panama about cooperation with China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned the Panamanian government that the United States will take the necessary measures if the country's authorities do not stop, as Washington believes, the exploitation of the Panama Canal by China.

18 days ago·Washington, United States

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