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Eugene

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3. Now, Rubio says US ships have "an expectation" of free transit...

Sat Feb 8, 2025, 11:19 PM

Feb 8

Rubio: U.S. government ships have 'expectations' not to be charged at Panama Canal (UPI)

Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said it was "absurd" that U.S. government ships are charged to use the Panama Canal after Panama denied a claim that it had agreed to allow them free traversal.

Before reporters on Thursday in the Dominican Republic, Rubio said the United States has "expectations" that Panama will not charge U.S. vessels for using the canal as the U.S. military is obliged to protect it if it comes under attack.

"I find it absurd that we would have to pay fees to transit a zone that we are obliged to protect in a time of conflict," he said during the press conference with President Luis Abinader in Santo Domingo.

https://news.yahoo.com/news/walking-back-u-claim-rubio-051522724.html

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Panama's president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free [View all] Judi Lynn Feb 8 OP

My bet is on the Panamanian President BOSSHOG Feb 8 #1

Read Rubio has already retracted his lies. Silent Type Feb 8 #2

Now, Rubio says US ships have "an expectation" of free transit... Eugene Feb 8 #3

Not only is TRUMP a well-known liar Dan Feb 8 #4

This administration has a credibility problem. An under statement on the danger he poses for our security Deuxcents Feb 8 #5

Rubio at bat. It's a pop up fly and the Panama pitcher catches it. Rubio refuses to be out and stays on first base Attilatheblond Feb 9 #6