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Rubio Challenges Panama's Chinese Ties Amid Focus on Migration Issues

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges Panama to reduce Chinese influence at the canal while supporting migration deportations during his visit.

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  1. Rubio views a deportation flight in Panama as Trump prioritizes an immigration crackdown

    Rubio emphasized Panama’s cooperation on Monday, noting that migration numbers had fallen dramatically, and proclaimed that this approach is an effective means to curb the destructive and destabilizing force of mass migration.

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  2. Rubio Lays Down Ultimatum to Panama Over Canal

    The recent actions and rhetoric of Secretary of State Marco Rubio signal a troubling shift towards confrontation, reflecting a belief that Panama's decisions regarding its canal could warrant significant U.S. intervention.

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  4. Panama president says he won’t renew Belt and Road deal with China, as US demands less Chinese influence over canal

    Panama's president firmly maintains that the nation’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal is inviolable and emphasizes the importance of fostering stronger relationships and investments with the United States amidst concerns over China's influence.

    Panama president says he won’t renew Belt and Road deal with China, as US demands less Chinese influence over canal

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  5. Rubio warns of U.S. action if Panama does not curb Chinese influence around the canal

    The escalating Chinese influence around the Panama Canal has reached a critical point, compelling the U.S. to warn Panama that immediate action is necessary to prevent interference with this vital international waterway.

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  6. Rubio Succeeds in Getting Panama to Exit Belt and Road Initiative

    The decision by Panama to opt out of renewing its agreement with China’s Belt and Road Initiative marks a significant diplomatic victory for the United States and highlights the increasing tension between American interests and Chinese influence in the region.

    Rubio Succeeds in Getting Panama to Exit Belt and Road Initiative

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  7. Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal

    Trump's aggressive rhetoric regarding the Panama Canal is not only inflammatory but also overlooks the historical context of Panama's sovereignty and the long-term consequences of U.S. intervention in the region.

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Updated: Feb 3rd, 2025, 11:50 AM ET

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During Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent visit to Panama, he warned President José Raúl Mulino to mitigate Chinese influence over the Panama Canal or face U.S. actions. This followed Trump's threats regarding the canal's control, provoking protests in Panama. Rubio's trip focused on migration, exemplified by his observation of a deportation flight returning 43 migrants to Colombia, highlighting U.S. priorities on immigration. He noted a significant drop in migrant crossings, partly due to increased cooperation with Panama, which has decreased its Chinese collaborations, including withdrawing from the Belt and Road initiative.

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