Panama, China and Rubio

Panama president says he won’t renew Belt and Road deal with China, as US demands less Chinese influence over canal
Panama’s president reiterated on Sunday that Panama’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal is not up for debate, saying that during talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that he had addressed the United States’ concerns over China’s presence around the vital waterway.
Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit
Panama's José Raúl Mulino announced that his country would not renew its agreement with China's Belt and Road Initiative following a visit from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Rubio tells Panama to reduce Chinese influence in canal or face retaliation from Trump administration
Marco Rubio met with the Panamanian president this week and told him to end China's influence over the Panama Canal.
Rubio says China needs to back off in Panama
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday that the Central American ally must immediately reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face
Secy. of State Rubio: Panama must reduce China influence near canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino that Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible U.S. action.
Rubio tells Panama that China threatens canal, changes needed
Trump has made preliminary determination that ‘Communist Party’s control’ over canal area is a threat, US secretary of state said.
Rubio in Panama for Canal, Migration Talks as He Begins Latin America Trip
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gestures after being welcomed by Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha upon his arrival at the presidential palace in Panama City, Panama February 2, 2025.
Rubio is holding talks in Panama as Trump demands canal control and pressures US neighbors
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Panama’s president on his first stop on his trip foreign trip as President Donald Trump is upping pressure on America’s neighbors including a demand for the P
Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US 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 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
US demands Panama 'reduce China's influence' over canal
Secretary of State Rubio said Panama must act or face consequences
US official pressures Panama over Chinese businesses near the canal
U.S. top diplomat Marco Rubio warned Panama to immediately take steps to address U.S. concerns over Chinese businesses ...
Rubio Calls ‘Status Quo’ at Panama Canal Unacceptable, as Trump Renews Vow to Seize It
Panamanian officials offer concessions on Rubio’s first overseas stop, but say they cannot negotiate on control of the ...
China’s influence on Panama Canal poses ‘acute risks to US national security,’ Sen. Cruz warns
China's influence on the Panama Canal is a major risk to U.S. national security, Sen. Ted Cruz told lawmakers during a Senate ...
US envoy calls China's presence around Panama Canal a security concern
Ahead of U.S. top diplomat Marco Rubio's visit to the country, US envoy Mauricio Claver-Carone put the onus on Panama to ...
Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen
President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an ...