In a significant geopolitical shift, Panama has announced its decision to let its participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) expire, a move hailed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as beneficial for U.S.-Panama relations. During Rubio’s first overseas visit under the Trump administration, Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino confirmed the agreement’s non-renewal while addressing concerns over China’s growing presence.
About the Author
