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Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, cautions Panama’s President of the growing Chinese influence on the Panama Canal.


Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino in Panama, discussing President Donald Trump’s concerns about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal. Rubio emphasized that the current status quo is unacceptable, and the U.S. may take measures to protect its rights under the Treaty if immediate changes are not made. During the presidential transition, Trump mentioned using military force to gain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland in his second term. Mulino denied China’s control over the canal, which is governed by the Panama Canal Authority.

The U.S. previously owned and operated the canal but handed over control to Panama in 1999. One treaty allows the U.S. to intervene if neutrality is threatened. Following the meeting, Mulano announced Panama’s intention to end its involvement in China’s Silk Road Initiative and not renew the agreement in a few years. This decision was praised by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

The meeting also addressed the migration crisis, climate investment, and support for a democratic Venezuela. Rubio’s meeting with Mulino highlighted the U.S.’s concerns about Chinese influence in the Panama Canal and the potential implications for the region’s security and stability. The decision to end involvement in the Silk Road Initiative was seen as a positive step forward in addressing these concerns.

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