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Rubio prioritizes Panama and hints at muscle behind Trump’s desire for canal

By Emily Hallas
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit Panama in the coming weeks, fleshing out President Donald Trump’s push to regain control of the Panama Canal.

The anticipated visit to Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic will mark Rubio’s first trip abroad since the Senate confirmed his nomination Monday.

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