and then michael rubio arrive 20 minutes late to the presidential palace. so some see that as a way of the united states showing that they are the ones that call the shots and not the leaders of this country. but right now, as i said, it's very difficult to tell just what decisions they are actually making in terms of the canal, how it works, and the role of china, which is the main concern of the united states here. or i, well, it might be difficult at this point for us to tell the decisions, but do we know at least what are the alternatives that they could be going through alternatives to an outright military invasion and takeover over the canal by the us as well were understanding that this from the state department that they are looking for ways for that not to happen. they have said that there is still room for maneuver to prevent a rather to make sure that panama going to continue to control the panama canal. but exactly how it will control it, will the united states would be given more room despite the fact that there is a treaty that declares that p

s. secretary is said michael rubio is in panama, after threats from present donald trump to take control of the panama canal. it is a well 2nd most important waterway, a lot in america, edison to see a newman report. some tara points in panama use secretary of state medical reveal has made panama his 1st destination on his 1st overseas trip. the washington central issue is china and the fear that it could control the u. s. built panama canal. so actually the rubio says, it's no joke. just retired general richardson such the floor over the canal, looked down and saw those chinese port facilities and said, those looks like dual use facilities that are in the moment of conflict. can be weaponized against the chinese workers. first came to panama in the mid 18. hundreds, but their numbers and influence have expanded greatly in the last 3 decades, especially since panama cut ties with taiwan and recognized china 8 years ago. the pick a model was former military strong man. manuel unplug knew, noted as chief intelligence officer until they were both arrested during the us military invasion in

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