Canal Control off Table With Rubio, Panama President Says

Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity and influence in the Arctic and in Latin America.
Canal control off the table with Rubio, Panama president says
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out discussing control over the Panama Canal in a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to visit the Central American country in his first official trip abroad this weekend.
Marco Rubio Highlights Trump's Genuine Interest in Greenland and Panama Canal Due to China Threats
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Panama President José Raúl Mulino has a message for Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of his impending diplomatic visit: The Panama Canal is not up for discussion. “It’s impossible,” Munilo said in Spanish at a press conference in Panama City on Thursday.
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US senators examine China's influence over Panama Canal
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With Trump’s canal demands on the table, Rubio tries to focus on China on Panama trip
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Panamanian President Says He Won't Discuss Control Of The Canal on Marco Rubio's Visit
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino ruled out discussing control of the Panama Canal with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio when he visits the Central American country. "I cannot negotiate and much less open a process of negotiation on the Canal,
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