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The U.S. ambassador in Panama voiced support for the country’s maritime sector after concerns over Panamanian-flagged ships in Chinese ports. The issue highlights Panama’s major role in global shipping and the importance of protecting its vessel registry.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino has defended the country’s ties with China as port control and canal-related tensions draw scrutiny from the United States. The dispute highlights Panama’s delicate balancing act between major powers.
President José Raúl Mulino rejected using a decree to impose mandatory ethanol in Panama, saying the matter now rests with the National Assembly. The debate stalled after bill 443 was suspended amid conflict-of-interest concerns.
China has defended its interests in Panama ports after U.S. accusations, underscoring how the country’s maritime infrastructure remains central to global power politics. The dispute adds to broader tensions between Washington and Beijing in Panama and across Latin America.
President José Raúl Mulino has convened extraordinary sessions in the National Assembly to debate the Economic Substance bill after meeting with two caucuses. The proposal is expected to draw attention for its impact on Panama’s business and regulatory environment.
President José Raúl Mulino has rejected Bill 491, which seeks to raise container taxes to help fund seniors’ pensions. The proposal has no support from the Executive Branch or key maritime and economic agencies.
President José Raúl Mulino blamed political noise and speculation for the stalled debate over a bill to add bioethanol to gasoline. He said Panama is losing jobs, investment, and an opportunity for agricultural development.
President José Raúl Mulino will call Panama’s National Assembly into extraordinary session from May 4 to June 4 to debate the Law on Economic Substance. He also addressed the suspended ethanol issue and distanced the Executive from a proposed container tax increase.
Marco Rubio warned China after ship detentions in Panama escalated tensions around the Panama Canal and nearby terminals. The dispute highlights the canal’s strategic role in global trade and the political stakes for Panama.
President José Raúl Mulino rejected bill 491’s container fee plan, saying it was advanced without Executive consultation. The proposal would fund higher pensions through a $1.50 charge on each TEU entering Panama.
Panama City’s Mercado de Mariscos and Mercado San Felipe Neri will close all day Monday, May 4, for scheduled deep cleaning and fumigation. Both markets will reopen Tuesday with their regular hours.
Marco Rubio warned China after ship detentions tied to Panama, framing sovereignty in the Western Hemisphere as non-negotiable. The dispute highlights Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and regional geopolitics.
Marco Rubio warned China after ship detentions in Panama, framing hemisphere sovereignty as non-negotiable. The episode highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and regional diplomacy.
Copa Airlines is moving ahead with a major Boeing aircraft order, signaling plans for fleet growth and continued expansion from Panama. The move could strengthen the airline’s regional network and Panama’s role as a hub for travel across the Americas.
President José Raúl Mulino said project 491, which seeks new taxes in Panama’s logistics sector to help fund higher pensions, was not consulted and has no support. The proposal now faces a difficult path amid debate over pension financing and economic competitiveness.
Copa Airlines has ordered 40 Boeing 737 MAX jets to expand its Panama-based hub and strengthen connections across 88 destinations in the Americas. The move supports the airline’s long-term growth strategy and Panama’s role as a regional aviation gateway.
President José Raúl Mulino said Panama has no problem with China, while describing the detention of vessels as a political message. He also said Beijing acknowledged the dispute will be settled through arbitration in New York.
President José Raúl Mulino criticized the suspension of the bioethanol debate in the National Assembly, warning that political noise could jeopardize jobs and major investments. He said the issue should be handled as a technical and economic matter.
The United States and five other nations voiced support for Panama amid concerns over Chinese economic pressure. The move highlights the canal’s strategic importance and Panama’s role in global trade.
President Jose Raul Mulino said Panama maintains positive ties with China even as one of the country’s ports becomes part of a US-China dispute. The issue highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and diplomacy.