Sunday, 2 February 2025

Rubio in Panama for talks as protesters rail against Trump’s canal demand

Secretary of state’s visit to Central American state greeted with protests at Trump’s demand to take back the waterway

The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has held talks in Panama with its president, José Raúl Mulino, as protesters marched in opposition to Donald Trump’s demand for ownership of the Panama canal to be returned to the US.

Since Trump began talking about “taking back” the Panama canal over a month ago, Panamanian officials have looked to Rubio to understand the nature of the president’s threats and the possible concessions they can make to firm up the relationship with the US.

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