Panama Rejects China’s Threats Over Key Panama Canal Ports

Panama’s president has rejected China’s threats after a Hong Kong-based company was removed from two strategic ports on the Panama Canal.
Published: 2/5/2026, 11:57:32 PM EST

Panama’s president has rejected China’s threats after a Hong Kong-based company was removed from two strategic ports on the Panama Canal. The move highlights rising tensions in Latin America as the United States seeks to counter Chinese influence in the Western Hemisphere and protect its economic and security interests.