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Secretary Rubio said Panama has taken steps to protect critical infrastructure

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Identification and verification of the specific steps Panama has taken to protect critical infrastructure (e.g., policy changes, security measures, or announcements).

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vasquez on January 13, 2026, praising Panama’s partnership and discussing ways to deepen cooperation. They focused on expanded security cooperation to address shared threats like narcotrafficking and transnational crime, welcomed Panama’s measures to protect critical infrastructure, and expressed interest in collaborating on regional efforts to promote stability in Venezuela. The readout is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
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The U.S. Department of State readout for Secretary Rubio’s January 13, 2026 meeting with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha explicitly states, "Secretary Rubio welcomed Panama’s steps to ensure that critical infrastructure remains protected." The Panamanian government’s press page documents Rubio’s visit and confirms the meeting and related discussions. Verdict: True — an official State Department readout contains the quoted language, confirming the statement as accurate.

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  1. Update · Jan 14, 2026, 12:56 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of State readout for Secretary Rubio’s January 13, 2026 meeting with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha explicitly states, "Secretary Rubio welcomed Panama’s steps to ensure that critical infrastructure remains protected." The Panamanian government’s press page documents Rubio’s visit and confirms the meeting and related discussions. Verdict: True — an official State Department readout contains the quoted language, confirming the statement as accurate.
  2. Original article · Jan 13, 2026
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