US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently visited Panama to express serious concerns regarding China's increasing influence over the Panama Canal.
Rubio demanded immediate changes to counter this perceived Chinese control, threatening US action if Panama doesn't comply with these demands.
President Trump's previous statements about reclaiming the canal have caused significant backlash and protests within Panama.
This tense situation highlights the ongoing geopolitical struggle between the US and China, with Panama caught in the middle of this conflict.
