Rubio echoes Trump's warning over China's influence on Panama Canal
Marco Rubio's first overseas trip as Secretary of State includes visits to Panama, where he addressed concerns over China's influence on the Panama Canal. Protests occurred during his visit, and he emphasized the importance of Panama as a U.S. economic partner. The Panamanian president stated there were no threats regarding the canal's control and announced the country's withdrawal from China's Belt and Road initiative. Rubio will continue his trip to Guatemala, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and El Salvador, focusing on immigration issues.
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