San Salvador, Feb 3, 2025 (AFP) - Rubio hopeful Panama will 'assuage concerns' on canal

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2025-02-03

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday he was hopeful after a visit that Panama would adequately address US concerns over Chinese influence in the Panama Canal following President Donald Trump's threats to seize it. "It was a worthwhile visit and very respectful. It is one that I think is going to achieve potentially good things that assuage concerns we have," Rubio told reporters after arriving from Panama in El Salvador. sct/bjt ...

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