U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panama's President José Raúl Mulino that the 'status quo' of the Panama Canal is 'unacceptable.'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday that America would take necessary measures over Chinese influence of the Panama Canal.Why It MattersRubio headed to Panama on Saturday as part of his first overseas trip.
The statement continued: 'Secretary Rubio made clear that this status quo is unacceptable and that absent immediate changes, it would require the United States to take measures necessary to protect its rights under the Treaty.
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