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US, Allies Back Panama Against China in Canal Ports Dispute
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By Theodore Bunker | Wednesday, 29 April 2026 05:16 PM EDT
The United States and several Latin American and Caribbean allies issued a joint statement Tuesday backing Panama amid rising tensions with China following a dispute over key Panama Canal ports.
The statement, supported by the United States and countries including Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago, warned against what it described as Chinese retaliation after Panama moved to reclaim control of two major ports from a Hong Kong-based firm linked to billionaire Li Ka-shing.
"These actions — following the decision of Panama's independent Supreme Court regarding the Balboa and Cristobal terminals — are a blatant attempt to politicize maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of the nations of our hemisphere," the joint statement said.
"Panama is a pillar of our maritime trading system, and as such must remain free from any undue external pressure. Any attempts to undermine Panama's sovereignty are a threat to us all," it added.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed the message in a post on X.
"The sovereignty of our hemisphere is non-negotiable. We are deeply concerned by China's targeted economic pressure after the Balboa & Cristobal terminals decision," he wrote.
"We stand in solidarity with Panama. Any attempts to undermine Panama's sovereignty are a threat to us all."
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