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Hong Kong firm did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract

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Hong Kong company denies that it failed to pay Panama under a contract to operate its canal ports
A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate, which is embroiled in U.S.-China tensions over its Panama Canal port assets has denied allegations that it had failed to pay about $1.2 billion to the Central
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: Panama audit
Panama's comptroller office to sue over renewal of 25-year concession to CK Hutchison after audit found 'many breaches' of contract The Hong Kong firm whose management of two ports at either end of the Panama Canal sparked US President Donald Trump's ire flouted the conditions of its contract,
Panama Official Accuses Hong Kong Port Operator of Misconduct
The controller general of Panama said CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong conglomerate, did not properly renew its license to operate two ports that are part of a $19 billion deal involving BlackRock.

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CK Hutchison Rejects Accusations Over Panama Ports Payments
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd rejected accusations it failed to pay about 1.2 billion balboas ($1.2 billion) to the Panamanian state over the concession contract to run the two key ports in the Central American country.
Panama's attorney general to investigate CK Hutchison's port contract
Panama has opened an investigation into a contract granted to Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison for the operation of two ports in the Central American country, Attorney General Luis Carlos Gomez said on Tuesday.
Panama to file charges over alleged sweetheart port contract
Officials in Panama say Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings’ contract to run two ports at the Panama Canal has cost the nation $1.3 billion. U.S. investment firm BlackRock is spearheading a possible purchase of the ports’ operations.

US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says

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Panama Claims U.S. Recognized Canal Sovereignty, Pentagon Statement Doesn't Say So
"We certainly understand that the Panama Canal is in Panama, and protecting Panamanian sovereignty from malign influence is important", said Secretary of Defense Hegseth when asked about sovereignty
US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks
Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military training in the Central American nation.
Panama Should Secure Canal With US Not China, Hegseth Says
U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth said on Wednesday he sees the Panama Canal as key terrain that Panama should secure together with the United States and not with China, adding it was important to protect it from "malign" influence.
Panama Casts Doubt on BlackRock Canal Ports Deal Touted by Trump
The country’s top auditor said CK Hutchison owes the government $300 million, posing a hurdle to a plan touted by Trump to ...
Panama Raises Pressure on CK Hutchison With Port Accusations
A local unit of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. that’s being sold to a BlackRock Inc.-led consortium owes $300 million to the ...
China delays $23B sale of Panama Canal ports to US-backed consortium led by BlackRock
The transaction has drawn fierce criticism from influential Chinese political offices, including the mainland’s Liaison ...
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The Panama ports deal is delayed, as China signals dissent
But the deal hailed by Donald Trump as a way to regain American control of the Panama Canal seems to get more complicated by ...
Could Panama throw a new wrench into BlackRock's ports deal?
BlackRock could hit another roadblock in its attempt to secure control of two flagship ports near the Panama Canal once the ...
Hegseth spurs fiery response from Beijing over Panama Canal ‘threat’ comments
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United ...
US defense secretary credits Panama with improving security cooperation after meeting with president
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has credited Panama President José Raúl Mulino with improving security cooperation ...
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Panama's comptroller office to sue over renewal of CK Hutchison contract
Comptroller says Panama "left $1.3 billion on the table" for CK Hutchison Panama's audit seen as possible roadblock in CK Hutchison's port deal with BlackRock CK Hutchison shares down 2.6% ...