Rubio tells Panama to reduce Chinese influence in canal area | DW News

[@worldreative]

then invest to Panama canal more than China Investment...

[@robinlitton]

Who do you think built the canal it wasn't Panama it was the US and we lost 38,000 US workers in the process.

[@The-Man-Right-Chea]

The US dont give a danm about those 38,000 people ​@@robinlitton

[@rouz0]

It is all nonsense. They just say why Panama is doing business with a Chinese company. The canal is operated by Panama. It has nothing with Chinese influence, and it is Panama, which is in control. a Hong Kong company has a contract to operate two ports close to Chanal and not even owns the ports. If you just look at the map, you see how difficult it will be for China to move its vessels to Panama. In case of a war, it is unlikely any of its vessels even reach

[@spydude38]

The U.S. built the canal then gave it to Panama for one dollar US. It then came and removed Noriega and returned Panama to Democracy. Lets not make it sound like the U.S. has not invested in Panama. As a matter of fact I would say that more Americans have died for Panama than Panamanians have died for the United States.

[@ambatistam]

​@@robinlittonUS workers??? 😂😂😂😂

[@whitedragon5578]

Seems like you have forgotten the treaty that was signed by both parties and you can't say there is no negotiations when the treaty says differently.

[@highseasdrifter7885]

Can you name 1 treaty..any treaty signed by America that they did not break?

[@strykerentllc]

@@highseasdrifter7885 Name any treaty that America broke with any foreign country.

[@HenryAndersen]

​@strykerentllc Any one or any group of or agreement. I doubt there is space: 19th Century 1. Various Native American Treaties (1830s-1890s) - U.S. repeatedly broke treaties with Native tribes, seizing lands. 2. Treaty of Wanghia (1844, U.S.-China) - Imposed unequal trade terms despite promises of fair treatment. 20th Century 3. Treaty of Versailles (1919, U.S.-Germany, Allies) - U.S. Senate refused to ratify it, rejecting the League of Nations. 4. Yalta Agreement (1945, U.S.-UK-USSR) - U.S. and USSR accused each other of violations over Eastern Europe. 5. Partial Test Ban Treaty (1963, U.S.-USSR-UK) - U.S. continued underground nuclear tests, undermining treaty intent. 6. ABM Treaty (1972, U.S.-USSR) - U.S. withdrew in 2002, citing missile defense needs. 7. INF Treaty (1987, U.S.-USSR/Russia) - U.S. withdrew in 2019, citing Russian violations. 21st Century 8. Kyoto Protocol (2001, Climate Agreement) - U.S. signed but never ratified, later formally withdrew. 9. Iran Nuclear Deal (2015, U.S.-Iran + EU, Russia, China) - U.S. withdrew in 2018 despite Iran’s compliance. 10. Open Skies Treaty (1992, NATO & Russia) - U.S. withdrew in 2020, citing Russian non-compliance. 11. WHO Agreement (2020, U.S.-WHO) - U.S. withdrew under Trump, later reversed by Biden in 2021.

[@AnthonyGisme]

​@@strykerentllcLMFAO. The CANADA, MEXICO US trade agreement. Lol. Trump is as smart as you and that's thinking on a 3 year olds level.

[@thegrandlord2914]

​​​​@@strykerentllcNAFTA. US breaking this agreement by imposing tarrifs on canada and mexico JCPOA. This is nuclead agreement with Iran. US breaking this agreement that making Iran have legal right to build nuclear armament Paris agreement. US breaking this agreement to make them able to build many fossil fuel powerplant Fort Pitt Agreement. In this agreement, US agree not to annexing native american land in delaware that US govt break. Take note that at the time, delaware are not part of US

[@seandonahue8464]

Rubio is the perfect dog. He’s even house trained or so they say.

[@jorgekie1]

Little Rubio, certified lapdog of President Dumb

[@thebowlingchannelnetwork5182]

Better listen to uncle trump

[@Hope4peace1804]

😂

[@scotshuthats5268]

Little Marco ...😊

[@chieff6570]

A dog? You calling the biggest military a dog? You better get ready to get in the mud

[@mattnuevo22]

So Panama isn’t a sovereign state anymore?

[@bbbbbbears6999]

Not for the US it's not. Monroe Doctrine says the whole of western hemisphere is US domain.

[@jfarm30]

It is but the US built that canal. You can’t seriously think they would let its enemy control it.

[@ozyMalkin]

@@jfarm30But Panama owns it fully. They can chose what to do including sell it to the Chinese. How would America feel if someone told them how to run their country.

[@petejablowski2123]

@@ozyMalkinwe’re taking it back

[@jfarm30]

@ again, they can choose to do whatever they want with the Canal. It’s a national right. But America could stop the American dollar from being used as a national currency crashing the Panamainian economy. That’s America’s national right. America could stop all American invest in Panama. America could remove its regional military protection from Panama and tell the Chinese they can do whatever they want with Panama. They will not intervene. America could back the Mexican bid to build a canal through Mexico and never use the passage again destroying the Panamanian economy. But they won’t. But they do really request that you not allow the Chinese to buy it!

[@mrsonguku]

Send Rubio to Cuba, his home country

[@BlackFemaleAnd50]

His "home country" is Miami, Florida.

[@chriss1519]

Same thing

[@elprezidente116]

😂

[@chadbrad8100]

that is dumb why would he you seem salty

[@joaustria]

Sorry Rubio is an American, not an illegal would be democrat.

[@Netlogic.]

Why do I get the feeling countries are going to be lining up around the block waiting to join BRICS soon.

[@honeybeedaniels]

They are right as we speak. I read about 30 countries wanting to join BRICS now.

[@LazarusSlade]

They are about to join the FAFO!

[@bayareaartist999]

Sure... 😐

[@ESF-EF]

BRICS is a joke, much more likely that more countries will just drastically reduce the US influence, that’s all.

[@lannguyen-pu1db]

They.have to be open to good deals from both the US and China and other powerful countries, plus would it be smart to say on international TV that Orange Man is ? So, what is the truth?

[@AlpsMountains]

Panama is an independent country, please respect the sovereignty of other countries.

[@LazarusSlade]

Build and pay for your own infrastructure, and then you can talk and demand, otherwise you're FAFO!

[@jeffryan7262]

@@LazarusSladethen the US should of never given it up in the first place…

[@LazarusSlade]

@jeffryan7262 That's why we're taking it back. It's that simple.

[@89Bossi]

@@jeffryan7262Do you know US can take back EX US assets without troops?

[@hoothothoti9369]

@Lazarus who told you to build on someone else house?? America arrogance. 🙄🙄

[@Mr.E-z2f]

I think the world is getting sick of America.

[@Iliasilias100]

Do something about it then 🦅🇺🇸

[@JaimeArcospalomare]

They are sick of Trump and he has only been in office for 12 days

[@thadiusthibadeau487]

What are you going to do? Cry harder?

[@perrychrispy1]

America is sick of other countries taking advantage of us

[@spirituselectus7602]

And Us taxpayers are getting sick of our money going to places in the World.

[@irwindoprasetyo]

Rubio: Reduce Chinese investment or else! President Raul: Ok. Then will you increase investment in my country? Rubio: No...

[@LazarusSlade]

Exactly. Want to keep your country or FAFO?

[@RickyB349]

Couldn't have said it better.. Brilliant take my friend 👏👏👏👍

[@vforwombat9915]

@@LazarusSlade ow very fascist of you

[@dinasalazar1552]

Trump dijo botar unos Chino ,si no Trump va hacer algo ,Presidente de Panamá dijo , yo manejo el canal , ahora acepto ilegales Panameños pero que Trump page el costo. Es todo🙏

[@ryanwalters6184]

That was not part of the treaty to blackmail United States.

[@Petaljane]

Stand strong Panama 🇵🇦 We will too 🇨🇦

[@HoosierTrucker]

You can stand strong as you should but unfortunately your govt up in 🇨🇦 has ran your economy far worse in the ground than US. So trade war prolly won’t last to long

[@mg79277]

100% 🇨🇦

[@scott-i7t5c]

you will be broke.

[@politicallyincorrect1705]

Mind your own business!

[@honeybeedaniels]

The United States obsession with China is getting out of hand.

[@MBB563]

oh geez step away from CNN NYTIMES....please take a break.

[@honeybeedaniels]

@MBB563 What? I don't even watch cable news. Americans have a sick obsession with China. It's as if they feel intimidated.

[@eenkjet]

I'd like to have been in on that SCIFF meeting. Rubio likely brought the receipts.

[@rouz0]

It is part of the US doctrine not to allow any other country to become as powerful and influential as the USA. They want to preserve the unipolarity and control over the world.

[@LeeHill66]

Quite the opposite is true

[@Davywatson121]

Panama should have told Rubio that they were adding a tariff of 25% to all US shipping in response to US threats ❤🎉😂

[@manuelper]

Sure, they should try, ha ha. Let's see how that goes. Panama violated the treaty and now, they will pay for it.

[@kenhdatau]

That violate the treaty and US can use force to intervene

[@ozyMalkin]

@@manuelper that is a lie, Panama did not violate the treaty. This sort of lies propagated by people who just watch a few new stories and believe whatever their news or government say. USA has a long history of lying and bullying. USA has overthrown democratic elected governments in the last 60 years and has caused so much chaos around the world for example in 1954 USA over threw the Democratically elected leader in Iran and see where Iran is right now. They have caused chaos in countries like Chile Argentina they consistently supported dictators who killed Thousands of local people in those South American countries. America’s responsible for so many debts in El Salvador, Nicaragua in Vietnam alone America killed 3 million innocent civilians and then a lot more In Laos and Cambodia. No one internationally buys for a second this whole thing about the Chinese influence in the America simply maintaining his hegemony. And even if they paid for the canal, they did it selfishly now it’s completely under Panama control and they can choose to do whatever they want. Equally, the Chinese could counter argue that Dave invest in more money now in Panama than the American spend building the canal so why shouldn’t Chinese control it? Also if America really thinks they invested money, why don’t they go and take over Germany as America paid a lot of money for the reconstruction of Germany after the second world war. Usual and typical bullying American behaviour.

[@Hathrandir]

Ridiculous comment.

[@Davywatson121]

@@Hathrandir no more ridiculous than Donald imposing sanctions ❤️

[@cherylsemrau7100]

America leave Panama Canal and Canada alone. We are separate countries.

[@bernarddavis4379]

Stop taking our money, then.

[@amos325]

@@bernarddavis4379just print your money like what you always do

[@gamers-xh3uc]

@@bernarddavis4379so stop giving it then?

[@robhappe2705]

So is Taiwan!

[@amos325]

@ if Taiwan is a separate country why don’t your country recognize it? Scared?

[@SkepticalChris]

Why not warn the Chinese instead of trying to bully Panama? oh wait...cuz the Chinese can actually HURT the USA, but Panama is weaker...pick on the smaller countries?

[@georgelayton6641]

It's a message for Americans; China is out to get you, not your own government.

[@ROCnotforsale]

Isn't that what the US always does? Pick on or use the little guys?

[@da1stlangzai]

@@georgelayton6641 nice one fed.

[@leonardocolossi2270]

Warning what? Panama is a sovereign country.

[@Bob-20-c9k]

​@@ROCnotforsaleso china and usa wants to go for war

[@ESF-EF]

Who tf is Rubio or Trump to tell something to a sovereign nation?

[@sadvenom7826]

When the USA and Panama signed the Trojillos Carter treaty the clause said the panama had to keep the neutrality of the canal. It says the USA can take back the canal if they don't keep their neutrality promise.

[@bl6252]

We built it, we will take it back - China will not control it.

[@malegi29]

@@sadvenom7826that’s right. It’s time to get it back.

[@eenkjet]

According to the Munroe Doctrine and Monopoly on Violence...?

[@rouz0]

Panama being neutral does not mean it cant do bussines with China or any country it likes. The canal is operated by a Hong Kong company based on a contract with Panama. It has nothing with Chinese influence, and it is Panama, which is in control. If you just look at the map, you see how difficult it will be for China to move its vessels to Panama. In case of a war, it is unlikely any of its vessels even reach

[@standupFYR805]

Oh my God…The American people do not want this. This is one man’s greed.

[@jorgekie1]

Then, the american people, should perhaps do something about it...

[@georgelayton6641]

@@jorgekie1 That's America for you, too little too late.

[@Iliasilias100]

We do 🦅🇺🇸

[@thadiusthibadeau487]

Speak for yourself. MAGA

[@Iliasilias100]

@ yes MAGA and proud about it 🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@soothsayer2406]

Bully, Bully Bully!

[@scott-i7t5c]

not even close

[@williammyers8738]

How would the US run the canal if all the infrastructure was damaged?

[@georgelayton6641]

Give Rubio a pair of Panama diving boots.

[@SeanOHanlon]

Are those anything like Italian mud boots? (Asking for a country.)

[@bl6252]

That would be the last thing you would want to do

[@jaapongeveer6203]

China ascending; usa descending!

[@2XLBlazer]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maritzamendez824]

They are mad, they BIG mad 😡

[@mw8498]

End the Cuba embargo.

[@thegreycat2260]

Panama does what they want, since when does the US decide for them? Today, we understand why people prefer to choose other countries rather than the USA!

[@cashcash5995]

We love America but not its dictatorship .

[@juanfermin8173]

ah , the US built the canal and china is taxing US ships when they built the canal.

[@Hey-x4e]

​@juanfermin8173 It is the Panama canal, not the US canal. It is the property of Panama and they can decide to do whatever they like with it. Panama is a sovereign country & not a colony of the US. Let that sink in. Bullying small countries won't help the US. Learn to respect the sovereignty of countries.

[@LazarusSlade]

Careful, you're about to FAFO!

[@malegi29]

@@Hey-x4eDo your research before you embarrass yourself darling 😂

[@richardwait1206]

Panama President told Rubio to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine😀😀😀😀

[@toddt5562]

So Panama is going to roll the dice and FAFO... 😂 Good luck with that.

[@robertdelarosa4530]

Trump sent his Latin token boy to attempt to smooth things over while making threats. Desperation is disguised as a power move.😂

[@rickblessing2447]

You negative, hate mongering liberals never learn do you Robert. Watch what happens in Panama. This country voted overwhelmingly for change from those of your mentality, but of course if your pride keeps you from changing your narrow minded outlook, you can expect to lose even more seats in the House and Senate in two years.

[@ajmalhossuen]

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[@dirtyharry6297]

Who need friend like this .. USA end up on it own

[@KindlyVegan]

It's not Magas place to tell other countries how to operate. Why don't you figure what's going on with your airplanes and mind your own business!!

[@spydude38]

It is when you have a strategic interest in the canal and are worried that the Chinese have too much influence over it. Its something that Panama and the U.S. can work out because it is in the interest of both nations to do so.

[@SpectacularDisaster]

​@spydude38 It is not, Panama is a sovereign nation who can do business with who it chooses.

[@bopodoq3069]

@@spydude38Not at the end of a gun barrel. Trump has threatened to invade.

[@axelaaronccasanihuachua9073]

USA: Chinese influence over Panama Canal 'unacceptable', only 'american' influence is allowed

[@natlove219]

Almost spat my coffee out when the anchor suggested that “umerica first” includes central and South America…. Yeah nah… oligarchs first my dear… bros 😂

[@user-retsailor]

Can you please either keep Little Marco or send him back home to Cuba !

[@ChopinLuke]

What exactly Chinese influence? Belt and Road? What a joke, Rubio?

[@GS-pg5qz]

Unfortunately for Panama, this is the end for them. Appeasement never works - especially not with the people their trying to "work" with.

[@Impozalla]

China is investing in Panama to improve its infrastructure. There's no back door for China to influence the Panamanian government whatsoever.

[@jorgekie1]

Are you a comedian?

[@darrylmuse9948]

Keep on thinking that China is doing it for Panama

[@ESF-EF]

@@darrylmuse9948 It’s their country, and it’s their canal, they can do whatever they want with it, stop acting like the Russians about Ukraine or NATO.

[@da1stlangzai]

@@jorgekie1 do you eat mud?

[@AnneDemodex]

@@darrylmuse9948 Keep tthinking what US is doing for Panama 😂 From who is defending US Panama? who atack Panama ? What doing US army in Panama? 😂 You forgot what happen in 1989?😂

[@Frances-yx9nu]

Or what?! How are you (rubio) going to another country and making demands 😮

[@mouaragon2774]

Rubio visiting us, it's just to intimidate our countries.

[@mickeycuesta494]

I wouldn’t let Little Rubio in Panama

[@PegasusFleets]

What if the Honduras 🇭🇳 and El Salvador 🇸🇻 people wanted to become the 51st of the United States with all the privileges and benefits and improvements of their peoples lives, well-being , and prosperity ? Humanity could build a Honduras 🇭🇳 canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific.. ...even better than the Panama Canal !! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Nom_AnorVSJedi]

‘Narco’ Rubio has a lot of connections in Latin America and its main export.

[@twofiveb]

Sure, Sparky.

[@Michael-lt4zf]

Chinese companies are involved in the management of some aspects of canal operations and ports. Chinese companies are involved in many aspects of management of US port facilities as well.

[@richiedread123]

Absolutely not true, but there are Chinese port facilities on both the Pacific and Atlantic sides of Panama close to the Canal, which make it more efficient to distribute their goods throughout North, Central and South America. While we play checkers the Chinese are playing chess.

[@JavierPerez-gg7pf]

Actuslly no, they are not.

[@wesdowner5636]

Go Marco! Most popular guy in the current government. 100% approval in the Senate.

[@Snoy_Fly]

The only one I trust in that administration.

[@rhkrossman1827]

Remember “Little Marco”? What a lightweight

[@nghiatran-yx4ff]

what is this girl talking about, threatening is not the same as helping to make it better for south america nations

[@anthonywillis6949]

Don't come to Jamaica

[@twofiveb]

Don’t worry. We won’t.

[@singularitystudios4502]

@@twofiveb Thats what Putin said and u saw what happened

[@TO-il9nc]

@@twofivebshut up! What do you know ?are you apart of a government body! And if they were to I’m sure you wouldn’t have a say if they should come or not

[@electrolytics]

Don't come to where? Where's Jamaica?

[@Killzad]

85% of the bandwidth of Panama canal is used to service ships going to and from US ports under various flags. go figure!

[@dinasalazar1552]

Rezando por Panamá 🙏

[@lisaoloughlin6476]

HOW DARE YOU RUBIO YOU DON'T REPRESENT ME AND MANY AMERICANS, PANAMA IS NOT FOR SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yeeeeeha]

Usa wanna make panama another cuba

[@BORIS-b4m]

YOU MEAN IT IS NOT ?

[@twofiveb]

Fidel and Chè are dead. Didn’t anyone tell you?

[@yeeeeeha]

@@twofiveb Did you need someone tell you cuba is still there?

[@yeeeeeha]

@ you mean panama is cuba?

[@chococat746]

It’s so interesting…..the US acts like an immature teenager who tells you that you can’t hang out with your other friend Bob because they don’t like them. And that if you do hang out with Bob they will disinvite you from their b day party.

[@charlesvanacore7459]

Panama signed a belt and road agreement . Everyone who follows world politics knows where that leads to.Trump is right China needs to get out of anything to do with the Panama.

[@shawnhuang592]

Tell me where that leads to

[@zhoma982]

America need to get out everywhere

[@charlesvanacore7459]

@@shawnhuang592 look it up Belt and Road. Like a shylock that makes loans to a business and the owner can't pay back the loan. they wind up losing control or the business altogether. Going on all the time in the 3rd world countries. look it up....

[@BlackSmurfPunk]

If the USA orders you to jump you better ask back how high or how far you have to jump. ☝🥶

[@A_Bunch_of_Savages]

Maybe the dipsticks in the US should spend more time teaching their Apache pilots how not to fly into commercial jetliners.

[@scott-i7t5c]

@ jump high and cry Canada

[@JohnDoe-zz3hj]

its going to be called the USA Canal

[@AnthonyGisme]

LMAO

[@scott-i7t5c]

@ cry

[@JohnDoe-zz3hj]

Trump making an impact

[@jptrainor]

The US is expelling Chinese influence from its near sphere of influence. This is part of the reason for the tariffs as well.

[@gamers-xh3uc]

But is actually doing the opposite

[@SomePotato]

The US is inviting military bases in South America.

[@aasstock8465]

Panama must belong to USA or Panama, No Chinese.

[@SpectacularDisaster]

The US is a bigger threat to world peace than China has ever been.

[@all-thingstv]

Panama like: “HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT WE AREN’T INFLUENCED BY CHINA”

[@darrellgordon9748]

America built the canal with Americans. The canal was America property. Carter gave the canal back to Panama but their were conditions on that, at this time that contract is in violation of the conditions so it put Panama in a bad position because America could take it back. Best Panama remove any China threat in that area.

[@tvgerbil1984]

Except you can't reuse the same excuse to rob the Danes their Greenland. You never had Greenland before and the Danes are not afraid of you.

[@same.6409]

So when a woman accepts a lunch from a man, he owns her from then on?

[@claudiusstrdamus8839]

The United States build the canal with enslaved Africans, to be exact. Not something to be proud of.

[@johnmcgettigan4243]

Tell Trump to pissoff it's their cannel not ours

[@GamerShowdown-h8j]

What a clown Rubio is

[@guhoya19]

So Panama isn’t a sovereign country and needs to take order from the United States now

[@ESF-EF]

No, it doesn’t need to take orders from anyone, it’s a sovereign nation.

[@spydude38]

It could have been made into the 51st State when the U.S. removed Manuel Noriega from power there. Instead Americans came and fought to return Panama to it's people.

[@gamers-xh3uc]

@@spydude38the usa stole Panama from Colombia by forcing an independence so they can build the canal what do you mean by this

[@SomePotato]

@@spydude38 Noriega was a CIA puppet to begin with.

[@rkadius001]

Trump is all in. I love it 🎉

[@jorgekie1]

You are lost for the world, following a clown...

[@rkadius001]

@jorgekie1 as a businessman I can tell you Trump is a true leader. And to me, you're the clown if you don't own a business. Working for others like the sheep you are. That's why you just repeating what the media tells you.

[@alviverdeus]

By the end of Trump 2, the dollar won't be the default currency for international trade.

[@scott-i7t5c]

the dollar is gaining value vs other currencies so keep crying.

[@olafsigursons]

Keep dreaming.

[@Tg-kh8po]

Imagine thinking that anyone could come to a deal with a schizophrenic psychopath

[@GRUNDYVERSE]

He is nuts like so many other unfortunately now a days.

[@rover109]

Yet, they are doing it. 🎉

[@cavius8784]

Mulino should tell Rubio to take hike.

[@stitchintime5481]

Do you really want to know why the 47th wants the Panama Canal returned? Because the 47th and his wealthy donors want to make money off the canal.

[@michellecuyer9979]

WTF USA 👹

[@Snoy_Fly]

China does not control the canal. If the United States wants to invest in Panama and the region they can do it and are welcome to, but for many years they have decided to ignore it so other countries do it.

[@1OO_k]

“Both sides need to compromise” LOL! A mouse does not get to negotiate with a lion.

[@stephenmoist623]

Rubio is a Perfect Man for the Job ! We Bought the Canal !!!!

[@MacrosFTW]

America doesnt provide funds for infrastrucutre investments nor pays any attention to Latam. China offers infeastructure investment and loans. America cries about it.

[@LazarusSlade]

You'll about to FAFO!

[@bayareaartist999]

Panama lends money that ends up enslaving the people they lend to.

[@BlaineLefebvre]

​@@LazarusSladeohhh American is so woke

[@PublicKaraokeChannel-jg3bv]

That canal is built by US so they have the right to do what is right. They’re just doing the right thing.

[@ljacobs357]

First, the US finished the Canal. Second, the widening of the new Canal was done with Panama resources, not China or the US.

[@zhoma982]

US has already got money and profit back!

[@sunnywu2464]

The US had a lease of 100 years to use it. The lease ended in 1999. The US threatens to rob it back.

[@rowredround7206]

Ha! The idea that America does what’s right. What day was that? There was those two decades they spent recently illegally invading sovereign countries and then leaving them in a mess without any reparations. You’re the same as the countries you despise.

[@silafaupaulmeredith7251]

Who gives the right for one country to dictate another country foreign policies aren’t that against the UN Charter or sovereignty

[@BlaineLefebvre]

trump is insane

[@a.b-q5t]

Will Little Mario be repatriating the Cubans in South Florida back home ?

[@heli398]

I have never heard of chinese operation in Panama...

[@nunya2779]

You must not know about all the power plants to Chinese are building in Africa either for the land

[@SomePotato]

It's about as real as the fentanyl coming in through the Canadian border.

[@heli398]

@nunya2779 not sure power plant is a bad thing, but even then what does african go to do with Panama. They are no where close

[@BigE-wf6zo]

So, how long have the Chinese been in the area? We're just now noticing and taking action? Mr Rubio needs to provide documentation on how the Chinese are influencing the operation of the Panama canal.

[@MisterSplendy]

Maria Fernanda Bosmosky has her head in the clouds. This is not a equal footing relationship. The US does not need to see eye to eye with Panama. Panama however, needs to appease America.

[@chrisbolton6968]

China’s influence in Panama extends far beyond two port positions at the Canal-it’s a systematic effort to control key infrastructure, finances, and political dynamics. The latest fleet of tugboats for the Canal comes from Hong Kong, the unfinished bridge replacing the Pan-American Bridge was awarded to a Chinese company under questionable circumstances, and the Bank of China now has its logo on the tallest office tower in Panama City. Since President Xi’s visit in 2019, China has worked to circumvent the Carter Treaty and deepen its economic grip on Panama. Meanwhile, Suntracs, the socialist labor union responsible for shutting down the Minerva (Cobra) Copper Mine and stripping over $1 billion from Panama’s GDP in 2023, is once again mobilizing to destabilize the country, this time using U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s visit as a catalyst. Their protests, which block public roads in violation of the Constitution, go unchecked as President Mulino fails to enforce the law. This is not just about trade or investment-Panama, a nation without a military and plagued by political corruption, is being manipulated on multiple fronts, and unless decisive action is taken, the country’s sovereignty and economic stability will be permanently compromised.

[@bopodoq3069]

… by the United States. Arrogance.

[@AnthonyGisme]

Because the US wants everything for free. At least according to the genius 3 year old president.

[@chrisbolton6968]

@@bopodoq3069 No I'm from Panama - not ignorant of the facts - check them out yourself please.

[@SomePotato]

Then go invest in Panama.

[@bopodoq3069]

@@chrisbolton6968 You’re American.

[@jacobcrosby4989]

Rubio has no control over the Canal. He just needs to stfu.

[@mariana9043-f6o]

In panama theres lots of chinsese descendats born and raised in Panama and if you ask them how they identify themselves. They will answer: panamanians. Hope US governemnt isnt confusing citizens with asian traits as people working with the chinese government

[@2265Hello]

Let me say the current Conman in Chief likely is. He is has the oligarchy manipulating him and over half of the population. On top of that he is showing signs of cognitive decline.

[@prodigeK4]

It's a betrayal

[@Fox1Delta]

How many fronts do these clowns want to fight on? I am talking to you Donald!

[@SomePotato]

Starting a trade war with * checks notes * the world. A very stable genius indeed.

[@billstevenson1623]

According to the citizens of Panama that were interviewed, they don't see any of the profits the canal makes. It all goes to the government and the rich oligarchs.

[@MrMarvinWiley]

Rubio is a small small man.

[@daviddelgado6090]

Panama needs somebody to invest and manage the ports. Why didn't US companies outbid the Chinese or Singapore? Now coming in ( lobbying, don't be naive) and saying that the US is going to have it one way or another. Trump is living in 1901.

[@remiplourde1867]

One phone call from Xi Jinping to the orange fool and his butler rubio and they will leave Panama alone.🤣

[@okay2826]

As an American 🇺🇸 I’m sick of my President

[@BlaineLefebvre]

As is the rest of the world

[@rabab07]

Lil' Marco finally kissed the ring😅

[@stefanfrankel8157]

Cuban influence over the State Department is unacceptable.

[@ginacho7745]

You are lying!Chinese has been bullied 3-4 bridges and they double standards!

[@hinthegroove9740]

One thing is certain: Panama has the biggest table among “frenemies”.

[@Antarem]

Big Bully Trump. He's such a spoiled kid.

[@azymight]

i can tell the panama reporter thinking in e head .. " just pay me DW for what you want me t say for your little news channel" 😂

[@MrMAXZ888]

No Chinese influence over Panama canal. They just bought strategically positioned entry and exit ports, but that's a coincidence and not by design🙂

[@rouz0]

It is all nonsense. They just say why Panama is doing business with a Chinese company. The canal is operated by Panama. It has nothing with Chinese influence, and it is Panama, which is in control. a Hong Kong company has a contract to operate two ports close to Chanal and not even owns the ports. If you just look at the map, you see how difficult it will be for China to move its vessels to Panama. In case of a war, it is unlikely any of its vessels even reach

[@rowredround7206]

America could have purchased the ports but apparently they were sleeping on the job.

[@ryanwalters6184]

​@@rouz0 so Hong Kong is an independent country now 😂😂😂😂😂 china cant Have it both ways

[@MrNogebator]

@@rouz0 Hong Kong is totally independant country and who don't think so is a chinaphobe!

[@MrMAXZ888]

@rowredround7206 They were. For decades.

[@garymattischannel6207]

I'm certain that Carter never intended to have other Foreigners running the canal. He was trying to help Panama. But He certainly overstepped his bounds by selling it for only a dollar.

[@Samayil_2024]

No, that won't do. Panama needs to surrender. They cannot make US growel for their cooperation.

[@nigelgarrett7970]

Diddums.

[@EsmailLotfi-l3c]

Who is he to tell another sovereign head of state what to do> arrogance has a limit: As the republican Clint Eastwood once said" a man must know his limitation.

[@radovanminic7219]

The problem arose because the US ran out of money for investments, but on the other hand, the Chinese have to try to invest wisely so that they can catch up with US consumer inflation through "wise" spending.

[@henninghesse9910]

The austrians built 100kms of canal in occupied northern Italy before the unification of Italy as a state in the 19th century. Would anyone accept Austria telling Itally with home to do business?

[@jorgekie1]

both having facsists governments (Austria soon..) There will be an understanding as in the old times after 1938

[@aidan11162]

They would if there was a treaty signed by both countries about it

[@SomePotato]

@@aidan11162 A treaty which Panama hasn't violated the slightest.

[@keirenle]

And panama is super independent. As long as they adhered to what America says

[@charlessmyth]

The US only has pay to buy out the C K Hutchinson Holdings contract that was signed with Panama before the UK relinquished Hong Kong to the Chinese, of whom, very few frequent the ports. Panama needs to take this to the UN.

[@christianprinceears4653]

I know that Trump may be hasty, but, I have to admit, there is something weird with China requesting to build their Embassy near the Canal that we build with our own money, where thousands of our Ships go through each year, and at the same time, China does not allow us to even Build an Embassy in Taiwan.

[@you-to-beornot-to-be9629]

NO.... THE USA WILL NOT BET THERE TO HELP.... HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HELP... DON'T BE NAIVE....

[@pango-y8j]

Okay Mr omniscient. All Caps. Did you learn that from trump 😊

[@delonthomas5049]

Confussion people need to understand whats up here