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Rubio Meets Panama Leader On Trump Demands For Canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio entered talks Sunday with Panama's leader to press President Donald Trump's demand that the United States take back control of the Panama Canal.

International Business Times

Panama’s Mulino meets US Secretary of State Rubio after Trump canal threat

The US secretary of state follows up on President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal.

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Marco Rubio's First Foreign Trip as Secretary of State to Focus on Countering China in Panama

The visit follows Trump's pledge to "take back" the Panama Canal, as China's growing influence in Latin America sparks concerns among Republican leaders.

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Rubio To Make Debut In Panama As Trump Threatens To Take Canal

Marco Rubio heads Saturday to Panama on his debut trip abroad as US secretary of state as he looks for how to follow up on President Donald Trump's extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal.

International Business Times

Marco Rubio Says He Wil Discuss Control of The Panama Canal In His Visit Even If The President Doesn't Want To

Jose Raul Mulino said he won't discuss control of the canal during the secretary of state's visit. Rubio, in contrast, said "we're going to address that topic."

Latin Times

Panama Asserts Ownership Of Panama Canal, Rejects Negotiation With US

Panama President reaffirms ownership of Panama Canal, emphasizing shared interests with the U.S. amid past concerns. Diplomatic engagement crucial for regi...

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Rubio Highlights National Security Concerns Over Greenland And Panama Canal

Secretary of State Rubio discusses US national security interests in Greenland and Panama Canal amidst growing Chinese influence in the Arctic and Latin Am...

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Trump Accuses Panama of Hiding Evidence That China Controls Panama Canal, Claims Most of its Signs Are in Mandarin

The accusation takes place during the same week that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit the country in his first international trip since assuming the role

Latin Times

Rubio Chooses Central America For First Trip Amid Panama Canal Pressure

Marco Rubio will pay his first trip as US secretary of state to Central American nations including Panama, where President Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, a spokeswoman said Thursday.

International Business Times

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio To Visit Central America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's inaugural trip to Central America focuses on migration, economic issues, and the Panama Canal, reflecting US foreign polic...

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Republican Senators Push Panama to Cut Ties with China As Trump Vows To Take Back The Canal

The nonbinding resolution comes amid concerns from Trump and his allies about China's expanding influence in Latin America.

Latin Times

Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama canal – here are the facts

The US president has singled out China during his complaints about the Panama canal – so what influence does Beijing have?

The Guardian - AU

Does China Control The Panama Canal, As Trump Claims?

US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say.

International Business Times

Panama President Refutes Trump's Claims On Panama Canal

Panama's President refutes Trump's claims about the Panama Canal, highlighting its historical significance and the country's commitment to its efficient ma...

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Al Jazeera

Panama and China push back against Trump’s canal threats

Panama’s president insists canal ‘was not a gift’ from the US; China declares it does not interfere.

The Independent UK

Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump's comments on canal

President Donald Trump’s insistence that he wants to have the Panama Canal back under U.S. control is feeding nationalist sentiment and worry in Panama, home to the critical trade route and a country familiar with U.S. military intervention

International Business Times

Panama Complains To UN Over Trump Canal Threat, Starts Audit

Panama has complained to the United Nations over US President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports on the interoceanic waterway.

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Trump's Threat To Reclaim Panama Canal Raises Global Concerns

President Trump's proposal to reclaim the Panama Canal faces challenges due to its strategic importance and potential consequences.

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Al Jazeera

Can Trump really take over the Panama Canal, rename the Gulf of Mexico?

Trump repeated his desire to do so in his inaugural address on Monday. But it would not be easy.

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Panama Asserts Control Over Panama Canal Amid U.S. Concerns

President Trump's remarks on the Panama Canal stir nationalist sentiment and concerns in Panama, highlighting the country's sovereignty and historical context.

Al Jazeera

Fact check: Was Trump truthful in his inauguration day speeches?

Trump targeted the Panama Canal and undocumented migrants, repeating old claims and making new ones. We fact check them.

Latin Times

Panamanian President Rejects Trump's Vow To Take Back Panama Canal: 'It Is And Will Continue To Be Panama´s'

"China is using the Panama Canal and we did not give it to China. We gave it to Panama. And we will get it back," Trump said during his inauguration

The Guardian - US

Trump claims to be ‘peacemaker’ as he vows to ‘take back’ Panama canal

Desire to be ‘unifier’ rubs up against 47th US president’s ambitions for territorial expansion

International Business Times

Trump Vows US 'Taking Back' Panama Canal Despite 'Peacemaker' Pledge

President Donald Trump on Monday cast himself as a peacemaker in his second inaugural address, but immediately vowed that the United States would be "taking back" the Panama Canal.

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Panama President Rejects Trump's Claim On Panama Canal Ownership

Panama's President refutes Trump's claims about the Panama Canal, emphasizing sovereignty and neutrality.

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