The Latest Breaking News from Panama

Panama court is asked to cancel Hong Kong firm’s contract to run canal ports

Complaint by local lawyers to supreme court follows US demands to reduce China’s alleged influence on waterway

The Guardian - US · Feb 4, 2025

Panama Lawsuit Requests Axing Hong Kong Firm's Canal Concession

Panama Ports Company -- a CK Hutchison Holdings subsidiary -- currently manages the ports of Cristobal on the canal's Atlantic side and Balboa on the Pacific side.

Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025

Jon Stewart lambasts Trump’s trade war with Canada: ‘We used to fight Nazis’

‘We’re picking a fight with our most reliable and pleasant friend? The labradoodle of allies?’ joked Stewart

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Focuses On Central America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Central America addresses immigration, drug trafficking, and Panama Canal control amidst regional resistance.

Top News · Feb 3, 2025

US Warns Panama Over Chinese Influence In Canal Area

Secretary of State Rubio warns Panama about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, emphasizing U.S. concerns and potential measures.

Top News · Feb 3, 2025

US Says Its Navy Ships Will Have Free Passage Through The Panama Canal After Marco Rubio's Visit

The canal authority said it will "optimize transit priority" of such ships through the waterway.

Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025

Panama Says It Won't Renew 'Belt And Road' Memorandum With China After Marco Rubio Visit

The Panamanian government had signed the agreement in 2017. Rubio had told President Mulino to reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face consequences

Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025

Rubio Lays Down Ultimatum To Panama Over Canal

On his first trip overseas as the top US diplomat, Rubio took a guided tour of the canal accompanied by its Panamanian administrator as a South Korean-affiliated oil tanker and Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship passed through the vital link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025

CK Hutchison: The Hong Kong Firm Behind Panama Port Operators

A sprawling business empire built by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is caught in the crossfire as the extent of Chinese influence over the Panama Canal is debated.

International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025

Marco Rubio issues Panama ultimatum over 'Chinese influence' on canal

Panama’s president says sovereignty over canal not up for debate but suggests review of agreements with Chinese companies

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025