Rubio's Panama Visit Amid Trump's Call for Canal Control
Rubio's Panama Visit Amid Trump's Call for Canal Control
What's behind Trump's push for the US to reclaim control over the Panama Canal? Amid growing concerns over China's influence in the region, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama to discuss the issue with President Jose Raul Mulino. But Mulino has already rejected any negotiations regarding US control of the canal. Let's take a closer look at the situation and what's at stake.