Panama’s president Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal as he prepares to host Donald Trump’s secretary of state Marco Rubio.

On Monday, representatives of left-wing organizations in the Dominican Republic strongly opposed the upcoming visit of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, declaring him “persona non grata.” They criticized the visit as an effort to deepen the country’s dependence on the United States in economic,

Marco Rubio will head overseas late next week; he's also scheduled to visit Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.

Rubio's stop in Panama also comes as Trump in recent weeks has said he wants the Panama Canal back under U.S. control, claiming that “American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way,

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Panama on his first trip abroad as the top U.S. diplomat after President

The Dominican Republic continues to be a top choice for Colombian travelers, surpassing even the Mexican Caribbean in popularity. According to Pablo Jaitman, Country Manager of Despegar Colombia, Punta Cana has seen increasing demand,

(Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic from Feb. 1-6, the State Department said in a statement on Friday.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Central America and the Caribbean. That is welcome news for smaller countries that typically struggle to get the attention of Washington. Usually, new secretaries of state reserve their first overseas visits for major US allies in Europe or Asia.

Traditionally, when US secretaries of state make their international debuts, they travel to major US allies and offer bromides about working together.

Panamá.- Carolina Mejía, mayor of the National District, met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday as part of her visit to Panama City. The private meeting took place at the Las Garzas Palace,

Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks soon on his inaugural trip as the United States’ top diplomat. His first stop, Panama could prove to be the most contentious on the itinerary.