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Panama President Rejects CK Hutchison's Arbitration Claims

3/20/2026

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Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino dismissed CK Hutchison's Panama Ports Company's accusations of arbitration delays, calling them outrageous and a lie.
CK Hutchison claimed the government missed a deadline and lacked representation, but Mulino said international lawyers have been appointed.
The government accused CK Hutchison of obstructing cooperation and concealing information.
The government moved to annul Balboa and Cristobal port concessions, seen as influenced by U.S. efforts to curb Chinese presence.

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Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino dismissed CK Hutchison's Panama Ports Company's accusations of arbitration delays, calling them outrageous and a lie.
CK Hutchison claimed the government missed a deadline and lacked representation, but Mulino said international lawyers have been appointed.
The government accused CK Hutchison of obstructing cooperation and concealing information.
The government moved to annul Balboa and Cristobal port concessions, seen as influenced by U.S. efforts to curb Chinese presence.