Panama Ports Company Contract and China's Influence on the Panama Canal
The Attorney General of Panama deems a decades-long contract with Panama Ports Company unconstitutional, leading to a legal battle over the management of two ports in the Panama Canal. The deal, signed in 1997 and extended in 2021, faces scrutiny for potential breaches of the Panamanian constitution and lack of transparency. The audit of Panama Ports Company and the debate over China's influence on the Panama Canal further complicate the situation.
Key Points
- Attorney General of Panama deems contract unconstitutional
- Legal battle over management of two ports in Panama Canal
- Audit of Panama Ports Company launched
- Debate over China's influence on the Panama Canal