Marco Rubio meets with Panama's president amid President Trump's demands over Panama Canal
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Marco Rubio Tells Panama’s Leader ‘Immediate Changes’ Are Needed
The secretary of state said the United States could take steps to “protect its rights.” Panama’s leader said he was sure that President Trump wouldn’t seize the canal.The New York Times - 11h -
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.Inc. - 20h -
Rubio meets with Panamanian president amid Trump's Panama Canal push
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Sunday amid his first overseas trip, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the Panama Canal.CBS News - 1d -
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is being put in charge of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the Trump administration mulls the future of the agency. Rubio told reporters ...The Hill - 7h -
Rubio meets with Panamanian president to discuss Panama Canal, migrant crossings
Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured the Panama Canal and met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Sunday as President Trump pushes for American control of the canal. CBS News senior White ...CBS News - 9h -
Marco Rubio meets with Panama's president amid President Trump's demands over Panama Canal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panama's president Sunday and warned the increased presence of Chinese companies and interests along the Panama Canal is "a threat" and the U.S. could ...CBS News - 11h -
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 - 22h -
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 - 1d -
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.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Rubio meets with Panamanian president amid Trump's Panama Canal push
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Sunday amid his first overseas trip, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the Panama Canal.CBS News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes first official foreign trip to Panama
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Panama as part of his first official foreign trip as President Trump announces massive tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada. Ed O'Keefe reports from Panama.CBS News - 1d -
Rubio Heads to Panama, With Canal in His Sights
On his first trip as secretary of state, Marco Rubio will also visit four other Latin American countries and press immigration issues.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s China claims roil Panama as Rubio visits
Central American nation in ‘panic’ as US president issues threats over canalFinancial Times - 2d -
Panama defiant as Trump administration tries to take control of Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in Panama Saturday on his first trip in his new role. Panamanian officials were defiant about maintaining control of the Panama Canal after President Trump ...NBC News - 3d -
Rubio to visit Central America with migration and Panama canal on agenda
US secretary of state to visit region amid concern over Trump threat to ‘take back’ canal and tensions over China. Marco Rubio , the US secretary of state, will travel to Central America this week ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Panama's president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal
Panama President José Raúl Mulino says there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama CanalABC News - 4d -
Panama will not discuss control of canal during Rubio visit, president says
José Raúl Mulino rules out talks on waterway with secretary of state: ‘That is sealed. The canal belongs to Panama’. Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama canal – here are the facts ...The Guardian - 4d -
A man, a plan, a canal: Rubio's first trip as secretary of state will take him to Panama
Panama will be one of the first stops for new Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he heads overseas late next weekNBC News - Jan. 24 -
Panama Canal, immigration crackdown to be focal point of Rubio's 1st foreign visit
Rubio will depart on his first foreign trip to visit countries in Central America that may be vital for carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportation plans.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?
The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Russia warns Trump against seizing Panama Canal
Russia warned President Trump on Tuesday against seizing the Panama Canal, after he reiterated his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his second inaugural address Monday. "We ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Marco Rubio discusses secretary of state confirmation, goals in President Trump's second term
On Monday, the Senate unanimously voted to confirm Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of state. He is the first Hispanic American to become the U.S.' top diplomat. Secretary Rubio joined "CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
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 -
‘Repurchasing’ the Panama Canal is impossible
Such proposals are legally impossible and operationally unnecessary. Examining the reality of this vital artery of global trade makes this very clear.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Panama marks Martyrs' Day as Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
A Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new resonance this year as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to take ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Panama Canal CEO Says Meeting Trump's Demands 'Will Lead to Chaos'
The canal executive said China doesn’t control route and U.S. ships can’t get better rates than others.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?
Donald Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places are so important.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Trump Raises Using Military or Economic Force to Take Greenland and the Panama Canal
In an hourlong news conference at his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump suggests taking Greenland and Panama Canal by force
During an hourlong press conference, President-elect Trump mapped out headline-making plans for his administration — including seizing the Panama Canal and Greenland and renaming the Gulf of Mexico ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Panama Unsettled by Trump Threat to Seize Canal
Few took the president-elect’s combative comments at face value, but they still sent a shudder through a country that the United States has invaded before.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump won't rule out force to retake Panama Canal, threatens 'all hell' over hostages
Donald Trump delivered remarks and took reporter questions on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago in what was his second news conference since becoming president-elect.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Trump won't rule out using military to get Panama Canal
President-elect Trump on Tuesday refused to commit to not using the U.S. military to gain control of the Panama Canal, after vowing last month to take over operation of the key passageway. Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Trump's Greenland and Panama Canal ambitions face Republican skepticism
Republican lawmakers are scratching their heads over President-elect Trump’s ambitions to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal, grand plans the incoming commander in chief put back on the table ...The Hill - Jan. 5
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