International Relations
Panama rejects US pressure claims as it seeks to ease China tensionsPanama's president rejects US pressure claims as he seeks to ease tensions with China.
South China Morning Post · May 29
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Javier Martinez-Acha
Person · Minister · Panama · 7 dispatches indexed · last seen May 29, 2026
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Geopolitical Conflict
Iran war and Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls latest Iranian offerIran war and Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls latest Iranian offer
CBS News · May 2
International Relations
Panama encourages dialogue and bridge-building at UN as canal tensions with China simmerPanama's foreign minister calls for dialogue at the UN amid tensions with China over a canal dispute.
South China Morning Post · May 26
Geopolitical Economics
Panama Canal sees surge in traffic as Hormuz Strait is blockedPanama Canal traffic surged to 50 daily transits from 34 in January, with 300 additional ships since October, as regional conflict forced vessels to reroute from Iran's blocked Hormuz Strait, disrupting global supply chains.
Tuoi Tre · Apr 29
International Relations
Panama minister blasts China’s ship crackdown, tells deputies to demand answers in BeijingPanama's foreign minister instructed lawmakers visiting Beijing to demand China cease detaining Panamanian ships, stating the court ruling cannot justify economic coercion against Panama's merchant fleet.
South China Morning Post · May 6