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Rubio Demands Panama Reduce Chinese Influence Over Canal or US Will Act

The top U.S. diplomat’s first overseas trip reflects a desire to counter Chinese influence in Latin America.
Rubio Demands Panama Reduce Chinese Influence Over Canal or US Will Act
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd R) meets with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino at the presidential palace in Panama City on Feb. 2, 2025. Mark Schiefelbein/Pool via AP Photo
Eva Fu
Eva Fu
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off his trip to Latin America by meeting with Panamanian leaders, pressing them to urgently address the Chinese regime’s influence over the region.

The top U.S. diplomat shared his national security concerns with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha in a Panama City meeting on Feb. 2.

Eva Fu
Eva Fu
Reporter
Eva Fu is an award-winning, New York-based journalist for The Epoch Times focusing on U.S. politics, U.S.-China relations, religious freedom, and human rights. Contact Eva at [email protected]
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