Sec. Marco Rubio warns Panama's president about Chinese influence over the 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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Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal
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Rubio tells Panama to reduce Chinese influence in canal area or face US action
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Panama will not discuss control of canal during Rubio visit, president says
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