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Panama Reasserts Sovereignty Amid $23 Billion Port Deal

3/5/2025

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Panama's President José Raúl Mulino boldly dismissed President Trump's assertions of U.S. control over the Panama Canal, reaffirming the nation's sovereignty. In a significant development, a consortium led by BlackRock is poised to acquire two vital ports for nearly $23 billion, a strategic maneuver against growing Chinese influence, though they maintain it is purely a commercial venture.

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Panama's President José Raúl Mulino boldly dismissed President Trump's assertions of U.S. control over the Panama Canal, reaffirming the nation's sovereignty. In a significant development, a consortium led by BlackRock is poised to acquire two vital ports for nearly $23 billion, a strategic maneuver against growing Chinese influence, though they maintain it is purely a commercial venture.