Marco Rubio Tells Panama It Must Reduce Chinese Influence Around Canal Or Face Consequences

Marco Rubio (Credit: Latin Times)

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Panama to reduce China's growing influence over the Panama Canal, warning of potential consequences if the country does not take action.

Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday that his country may face retaliation from the Trump administration unless it reduces Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, reported the Associated Press.