Rubio, Central America

Rubio's Central America Trip Aims to Counter China, State Department Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Central America, including Panama, is partially about countering China, a State Department spokesperson told Fox Business, as new President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal.
Rubio Embarks on Diplomatic Mission to Central America
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming diplomatic mission to Central America reflects the US focus on addressing critical regional issues, including migration, security, and the growing influence of China.
Rubio to head to Central America for first trip as top US diplomat as Trump cracks down on migration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Central America for his first trip as the top US diplomat. Rubio is expected to depart late next week for Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
Rubio will visit Central America, including Panama, on first trip abroad as secretary of state
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first official trip abroad next week to Central America, including a stop in Panama, which President Donald Trump has riled with talk of trying to reclaim the Panama Canal.
US Senator Marco Rubio Visits Central America to Challenge China’s Expanding Presence
US Senator Marco Rubio is on a diplomatic visit to Central America, with the State Department confirming that the trip is aimed at countering China’s growing influence in the region. Rubio is expected to meet with regional leaders to discuss strengthening economic and political ties with the US,
With Trump’s canal demands on the table, Rubio tries to focus on China on Panama trip
A key focus of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Central America this week — his first trip as America’s top diplomat — will be to counter China’s growing influence in the region, the State Department’s top spokesperson said this week,
Marco Rubio Visits Central America to Counter China's Growing Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has embarked on a trip to Central America, including Panama, as part of efforts to counter Chinas expanding influence in the region. According to a State Department spokesperson,
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visiting Central America in first overseas trip since confirmation
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Central America on Monday in what is his first oversees trip since being confirmed as the top U.S. diplomat.
Rubio to Visit Central America in Late January in First Foreign Visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Panama and four other countries in Central America and the Caribbean starting late next week during his first overseas trip as Washington's top diplomat, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Thursday.
Analysts: Rubio charts a course for countering China
Newly sworn secretary of state is to maximize American interest and counter China to secure regional peace in Southeast and East Asia
Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama ...
Rubio heads to Central America as Washington intensifies efforts to curb illegal migration
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Panama and other countries in Central America amid President Donald ...
Rubio to stop in Panama on first overseas trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.
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Panamanian President Says He Won't Discuss Control Of The Canal on Marco Rubio's Visit
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino ruled out discussing control of the Panama Canal with U.S. Secretary of State Marco ...