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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 said he will reveal information about the Panama Ports Company and an alleged long-running “robbery” affecting the country, intensifying scrutiny of port governance.
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.
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.
Israeli and Iranian strikes on oil and gas facilities have rattled global markets. PBS interviewed former U.S. ambassador Susan Ziadeh on the tally of damaged petroleum sites and Gulf states’ views of the conflict.
President Jose Raul Mulino on March 19 rejected accusations from CK Hutchison’s local unit over setbacks in arbitration tied to canceled port contracts, calling the claims “outrageous.”
BNamericas reports that more than 70 bids were submitted by power generators for electricity supply contracts in Panama, signaling strong competition in the tender. Authorities will now evaluate offers to determine winners and potential impacts on prices and reliability.
China has stepped up inspections of Panama-flagged ships amid tensions over Canal-related port contracts, a move that could affect shipping operations and diplomatic ties.
The National Energy Secretariat announced fuel price increases effective Friday, March 20: 95-octane gasoline +20 centavos/L, 91-octane +18 centavos/L, and diesel +30 centavos/L.
CATA and Let’s Meet Panama signed an agreement to promote accessible tourism in Panama, according to a March 19, 2026 report, aiming to boost inclusion in the country’s travel sector.
President José Raúl Mulino rejected claims by CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company that Panama missed deadlines in a ports arbitration, underscoring tensions in a high-stakes dispute over port operations.
President José Raúl Mulino rejected accusations by a local unit of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison over arbitration setbacks tied to canceled port contracts, calling the claims “outrageous.”
A UPI analysis published March 19, 2026 examines how the cost of capital shapes infrastructure choices in Panama and Paraguay, and outlines implications for project selection and financing.
CK Hutchison has vowed to pursue “all legal remedies” after ports in Panama were seized, the South China Morning Post reports. The dispute raises questions about trade continuity and investor confidence.