Sec’y of State Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian President Mulino regarding Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino to tour the Panama Canal, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the critical canal. This is Rubio’s firs
US Secretary of State Rubio lays down ultimatum to Panama over canal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes real on Donald Trump's threats and warns President José Raúl Mulino he must make immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the Panama canal.
Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded that Panama make "immediate changes" to what he calls the "influence and control" of China over the Panama Canal. America's top diplomat said Panama must act or the US would take necessary measures to protect its rights under a treaty between the two countries.
Panama: Mulino says he discussed Canal ports with Marco Rubio
Panama City, Panama - 02, 2025 Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said Sunday that in his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he told him that “ the sovereignty of Panama is not in dispute”.
Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino on Sunday: Immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the United States.
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.
Panama: Mulino, after meeting with Rubio: “Panama's sovereignty is not in dispute”
Panama City, Panama - 02, 2025 Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, reported Sunday that in the meeting with US President Marco Rubio, he told him that “ the sovereignty of Panama is not in dispute”.
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 Canal. He also says that he hopes U.S.
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
Panama's president meets with Rubio, rules out debate over canal
Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino said that sovereignty over his nation's namesake canal is not up for debate after talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (February 2), but he outlined the possibility of repatriating more migrants.
Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around canal area or US will act
Marco Rubio, on his first foreign trip as America’s top diplomat, held talks Sunday with President Jose Raul Mulino in Panama City.
Donald Trump's Panama Threat Starts Paying Off
Trump has repeatedly suggested the U.S. should demand the return of the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce the fees it ...
Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath
Panama President José Raúl Mulino said that the country would not renew its 2017 MoU with China to join its Belt and Road ...
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Panama exits China's Belt and Road Initiative after US talks
Panama has withdrawn from the Chinese "Belt and Road Initiative" after talks with the USA. President José Raúl Mulino ...
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 ...
Panama's president rejects Donald Trump's claim over trade canal
Panama’s president Jose Raul Mulino reaffirmed his country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal following talks with US ...