US Secretary of State Rubio's first foreign visit after taking office, plans to discuss with the Panamanian government to "take back" control of the canal

On February 2nd, local time on February 1st, US Secretary of State Rubio arrived in Panama City, the capital of Panama, by plane to officially start his visit to Panama. This is also Rubio's first foreign visit after taking office as US Secretary of State. He will start in Panama and visit five Latin American countries including Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Dominica. According to the currently announced itinerary, Rubio will meet with Panamanian President Mulino and visit the Panama Canal. Rubio said recently that in addition to discussing the issue of US immigration, he will also discuss with the Panamanian government to "take back" control of the Panama Canal.