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.
Panama's President Denies Deal for US Ships to Use Canal for Free
The State Department said Wednesday that "U.S. government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees."
Report: Panama offers US Navy ships free passage through Panama Canal
President Donald Trump says China is running the Panama Canal and “we’re gonna take it back, or something very powerful’s going to happen.” Panama then reportedly made the offer to allow U.S.
Trump Admin Demands 'Immediate Changes' to Panama Canal Operations
Rubio's office warned that the U.S. would take necessary measures to protect the Panama Canal against China's alleged influence in the region.
Secretary of State Marco 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.
In Panama, Rubio Says China Threatens Canal, Demanding ‘Immediate’ Action
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.
Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US action
President José Mulino said Panama's sovereignty over the world's second busiest waterway is not up for discussion.
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.
US, Panama Presidents Scheduled to Talk Amid Row Over Canal
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said on social media on Thursday that he would speak to his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump at 3:30pm on Friday afternoon, amid an increasingly tense standoff over the Panama Canal.
Panama says US 'spreading lies' over free canal passage
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has accused the US of spreading "lies and falsehoods" after the US State Department claimed American government vessels were no longer required to pay a fee to transit through the Panama Canal.
Voice of America Editorials2d
The U.S. and Panama Deepen Their Relationship
This is an effective way to stem the flow of illegal migration,” said Secretary Rubio. “And it would have been impossible to ...
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 ...
The New Yorker3d
Donald Trump’s Combative Pursuits in Panama
The President accused China of “lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal.” The truth is more complicated.
Hosted on MSN23h
Panama waives fees for US government vessels
The US State Department on Wednesday announced that Panama has agreed to eliminate fees for US government vessels transiting ...
Chinese Ambassador Calls Out US In Panama Newspaper: 'Learn Some Respect'
It comes as Panama's President José Raúl Mulino has said the country will not renew a trade and development agreement with China.