Trump alleges that China was effectively “operating” the waterway.

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino reaffirmed the country’s control over the Panama Canal, rejecting US negotiations while aiming to strengthen cooperation on migration, security, and n trafficking ahead of Secretary Marco Rubio’s visit.

Panama President José Raúl Mulino said Thursday there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal, and he hopes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit will allow them to focus on shared interests including migration and combating drug trafficking. Being the destination…