Panama exits Belt and Road

Panama ditches China’s Belt and Road project in a win for Trump’s tough-guy diplomacy
Panama appears to have bowed to Donald Trump’s aggressive style of diplomacy by ditching its involvement in China’s Belt and Road initiative.
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.
Won't renew Belt and Road deal with China, says Panama president amid US pressure
Panama has decided not to renew its participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), making it the first Latin American nation to leave the programme. President José Raúl Mulino stated that his administration would assess whether an early termination is possible.
Panama cuts key China tie under pressure from Trump
The move comes after US top diplomat Marco Rubio visited the Central American country and demanded "immediate changes" at the Panama Canal.
Panama Says It Won't Renew 'Belt And Road' Memorandum With China After Marco Rubio Visit
The Panamanian government had signed the agreement in 2017. Rubio had told President Mulino to reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face consequences
Panama exits Belt and Road after pivotal US talks
Panama has withdrawn from the Chinese "Belt and Road Initiative" after talks with the USA. President José Raúl Mulino announced the decision following a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio—the project aimed to develop infrastructure and trade.
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