Three things to know about Rubio's first international trip
- Marco Rubio has begun his first international trip as Secretary of State, visiting El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic.
- Rubio's trip addresses concerns over China's influence in Latin America, particularly regarding the Panama Canal, which he says could become a choke point.
- The Government of Panama filed a complaint to the United Nations after President Trump's threats regarding the Canal, which Panama claims is managed independently.
- Rubio is also expected to promote Trump's immigration agenda during the trip, focusing on curbing migration from Central America to the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Three things to know about Rubio's first international trip
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has set off on his first international trip. Rubio is scheduled to visit El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.His trip comes as President Trump has triggered two major diplomatic spats in the region. First suggesting the United States should retake the Panama canal and then by launching a brief trade war with Colombia over immigration.Here are three things to know about Secretary Ru…
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