Panama Pledges to Exit China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Work with US After Rubio’s Visit

Rubio’s good start blunting Chinese influence in Panama - Washington Examiner

The selection of former Sen. Marco Rubio to become the nation’s secretary of state sent the message that shoring up Latin America will be a top priority for the new administration. Early returns suggest the selection is paying off. Rubio’s trip to Panama, his first stop as the nation’s most senior Cabinet member, delivered a significant concession from the Panamanian government. Following his meeting with Rubio, President Jose Raul Mulino, after…

Declaración del Polo Ciudadano de Panamá

Declaración del Polo Ciudadano de Panamá, 2 de febrero de 2025. Las declaraciones, amenazas y mentiras que han precedido el viaje del secretario de Estado norteamericano, Marco Rubio, a Panamá, son claramente lesivas a la dignidad de nuestra nación y su soberanía. Si nuestro país tuviera un gobie

Panama To End Major Trade And Development Agreement With China

by Karen Faulkner, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News) – Following a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the weekend, Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino announced his intention to terminate major trade and development pact with China and stated he is interested in American investment in Panamanian infrastructure instead, the New York Post reports. After meeting with Rubio during the Secretary of State’s first official trip abroad,…

Rubio Welcomes Panama’s Decision to Exit China’s Infrastructure Agreement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has applauded Panama for choosing not to renew a trade and infrastructure development agreement with China, calling the decision “a great step forward” for the country’s relationship with the United States. Rubio is on a six-day trip to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic, marking his official overseas travel as the top U.S. diplomat under President Donald Trump. The State De…

Rubio scores win in opening salvo against China as Panama backs out of Beijing’s investment program

Rubio played the role of the good cop, clearly articulating U.S. interests in a Panama Canal free from Chinese domination and promising economic cooperation in return.

Panama Mulls Port Deal Cancellation With China After Rubio's Sunday Rumble At Canal

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