Former US Senator Marco Rubio has arrived in Panama with a bold proposal to reassert US control over the Panama Canal, a vital waterway that was ceded to the Central American country 25 years ago. President Donald Trump had previously expressed frustration over the decision, saying it was a “terrible mistake.” Rubio’s visit comes amid efforts to strengthen US relations with Panama and secure access to the crucial shipping route. The proposal is seen as a significant shift in US policy towards Panama, marking a potential new era of cooperation between the two nations.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/02/01/rubio-panama-central-america