Rubio is off to Central America with the Panama Canal and immigration top of mind
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks this weekend on his first foreign trip in office, heading to Central America to press President Donald Trump’s top priority — curbing illegal immigration — and bring the message that the U.S. wants to reclaim control over the Panama Canal despite intense resistance from regional leaders.
The secretary of state said the United States could take steps to “protect its rights.” Panama’s leader said he was sure that ...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened unspecified action if Panama does not take steps to lessen Chinese influence over ...
China's presence around the Panama Canal is a national security concern that Panama's government has to deal with, Mauricio ...
After a barrage of threats from President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now tasked with trying to reap cooperation ...
Rubio's stop in Panama also comes as Trump in recent weeks has said he wants the Panama Canal back under U.S. control, claiming that “American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated ...
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