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Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino accused a CK Hutchison subsidiary of lying about its response to an arbitration, disputing earlier statements from the Panama Ports Company. The disagreement raises questions about transparency and could affect perceptions of Panama’s handling of ports-related disputes.
Rising fuel and freight costs are driving up food production and import expenses in Panama, hitting items like garlic and raising concerns among farmers about squeezed margins and future price increases.
China has increased port inspections of Panamanian-flagged vessels after a Panamanian court voided contracts for two Canal ports run by HK-based CK Hutchison; Tokyo MOU data show a sharp rise in detentions this March.
Canal Bank has named veteran banker Gina de Sáenz as General Manager to lead a governance and growth-focused strategy, backed by US$45 million in 2025 capital contributions.
Telemetro reports that Panama’s credit delinquency improved in 2026, but total indebtedness remains high at $41 billion, highlighting ongoing financial vulnerabilities.
Meta announced parental administration options for WhatsApp accounts, allowing parents to manage interactions and profiles; psychologists have reacted positively. The move could affect digital parenting practices in Panama.
Experts warn that continued conflict in the Middle East could push crude oil to record levels; Panama has already seen a 20% jump in 95-octane gasoline and nearly 30% rise in diesel over the past month.
Panama has rejected Hutchison’s claim that a deadline was missed in an arbitration over port matters, with both sides contesting procedural issues as the dispute continues.
Panama’s president dismissed CK Hutchison’s accusations as “outrageous” and “a lie” after the government moved to unwind a port concession held by the company’s Panama Ports Company unit.
Panamanian President Jose Raul rejected CK Hutchison’s claims as “outrageous” and “a lie” after the government moved to unwind a port concession held by Panama Ports Company, Reuters reported.
The Autoridad Marítima de Panamá says Balboa and Cristóbal ports show “significant” deterioration, rejecting Panama Ports Company’s claims as it pursues arbitration at the ICC. The dispute follows a Supreme Court ruling that voided PPC’s contract.
BNamericas asked whether Panama needs a third mobile operator, reigniting debate about competition, investment and regulatory choices in the country’s telecom sector.
Law360 reports a Singapore company has claimed $140 million in losses from an alleged treaty breach involving Panama. Details on the treaty and parties involved remain limited.
Panama’s president has publicly rejected CK Hutchison’s claims over canceled port contracts, calling the assertions ‘outrageous’ in a dispute that could affect investment and port operations, U.S. News reports.
Panama’s president called CK Hutchison’s claims “outrageous” after the company criticized the government’s cancellation of port contracts, Reuters reported, in a dispute with potential implications for investor confidence and port operations.
BAC has completed the purchase of a majority stake in Multi Financial Group, becoming the controlling shareholder of Multibank. The planned merger of BAC Panamá and Multibank awaits SBP authorization while both banks continue normal operations.
President Mulino has promised to disclose information he says relates to a long-running “robbery” by the Panama Ports Company, after PPC accused the government of ignoring its claims. Details and evidence have not yet been released.
President Mulino said he will reveal information about the Panama Ports Company and an alleged long-running “robbery” affecting the country, intensifying scrutiny of port governance.
March has been identified as a critical month for the Panama–David–Border Train after reports that Panama’s National Railway Secretariat and the Costa Rican railway authority are moving toward signing a railway agreement. Panama’s foreign minister highlighted the project’s regional importance.
President Jose Raul Mulino denied that officials ignored an arbitration lawsuit filed by Panama Ports Company opposing the Panama Canal takeover, stressing the government responded to the legal challenge.