The Latest Breaking News from Marco Rubio

Secretary Rubio reviews USAID's foreign assistance activities to align with America First agenda for efficiency and effectiveness.

Tensions rise as US and Panama navigate diplomatic challenges over the Panama Canal and China's Belt and Road Initiative.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio witnesses deportation flight in Panama, emphasizing deterrence efforts and collaboration in addressing illegal migration.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum outlined the main aspects of the deal, which also include the U.S. 'committing to work to prevent the trafficking of high-caliber weapons" to Mexico

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Central America addresses immigration, drug trafficking, and Panama Canal control amidst regional resistance.

Secretary of State Rubio warns Panama about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, emphasizing U.S. concerns and potential measures.

The canal authority said it will "optimize transit priority" of such ships through the waterway.

The Panamanian government had signed the agreement in 2017. Rubio had told President Mulino to reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face consequences

On his first trip overseas as the top US diplomat, Rubio took a guided tour of the canal accompanied by its Panamanian administrator as a South Korean-affiliated oil tanker and Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship passed through the vital link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.