Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face U.S. action
Publishing timestamp: 2025-02-03 02:39:05
Summary
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Panama's President about China's influence over the Panama Canal, threatening measures if changes are not made. Trump claims China is running the canal and vows to take it back. Rubio expresses concerns about China's potential to shut down the canal in a conflict with the U.S. Panama agrees to review agreements involving Chinese businesses and cooperation with the U.S. on migration. Rubio's visit aims to counter China's influence in the region and address migration issues.
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