U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presented the president of Panama with an ultimatum regarding the Panama Canal. Failure to comply with Washington's demands may result in the U.S. taking "measures necessary to protect its treaty rights.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Panama's President, Jose Raul Mulino, about China's influence on the Panama Canal, seen as a violation of neutrality treaties. The U.S. may take necessary measures if Panama doesn't act,

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday warned Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino that Washington will "take measures necessary" if Panama does not immediately take steps to end what President Donald Trump sees as China's influence and control over the Panama Canal.

Panama City, Panama - 02, 2025 Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, reported Sunday that in the meeting with US President Marco Rubio, he told him that “ the sovereignty of Panama is not in dispute”.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Sunday amid his first overseas trip, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the Panama Canal.

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino said that sovereignty over his nation's namesake canal is not up for debate after talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (February 2), but he outlined the possibility of repatriating more migrants.