WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on April 3, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio in support of Panama's sovereignty:

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China's recent actions against Panama-flagged vessels raise serious concerns about the use of economic tools to undermine the rule of law in Panama, a sovereign nation and vital partner for global commerce. Detentions, delays, or other impediments to the movement of vessels undermine the stability . . .

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