U.S. Diplomat Pressures Panama over Chinese Canal Businesses
Panama’s president said his country’s sovereignty over the waterway is not up for discussion.
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Rubio warns Panama over canal, saying current status is ‘unacceptable’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a warning about the Panama Canal, saying the current status of the trade route is “unacceptable.” According to a summary of Rubio’s meeting with Panamanian ...The Hill - 5h -
Secretary Rubio in Panama as conflict swirls over control of the canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made his first overseas trip as America's top diplomat to Panama. He was met with a storm of controversy over President Trump's threat to take control of the ...NBC News - 8h -
Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal.BBC News - 9h -
Rubio tells Panama to reduce Chinese influence in canal area or face US action
Secretary of state’s visit to Central American state greeted with protests at Trump’s demand to take back the waterway. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has held talks in Panama with its ...The Guardian - 12h -
US demands Panama reduce Chinese influence over canal or face action
US secretary of state Marco Rubio says Central American nation is violating canal treaty’s neutrality clauseFinancial Times - 7h -
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.NBC News - 11h -
Panama president: 'Impossible' to negotiate over canal
Panama President José Raúl Mulino rejected negotiations over ownership of the Panama Canal, in the face of President Trump’s fixation on the U.S. retaking the trade waterway. Mulino’s remarks come ...The Hill - 2d -
President of Panama: 'The canal is and will remain Panama's'
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino says his nation intends to maintain control of the Panama Canal, after President Trump reiterated his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don't
The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 20
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