Logistics take center stage amid Middle East turmoil

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/las-7-claves-de-panama-y-el-mundo-jueves-12-de-marzo-DM20686522 The departure of Cosco Shipping from the port of Balboa, the visit of the Ukrainian minister and legislative reforms mark the day.  Daily Mail: Mujtaba Khamenei is reportedly in a coma after attacks and has lost a leg  Trump criticizes Spain for not supporting offensive against Iran: ‘Perhaps we’ll cut off trade’  Canal Minister…

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Varela allies in Beijing are angry that Mulino has chosen sides

An official in the administration of US President Donald Trump told Breitbart News that Chinese authorities had threatened to detain Panamanian-flagged ships in Chinese ports. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/china-habria-amenazado-con-detener-buques-con-bandera-panamena-en-sus-puertos-segun-breitbart-FM20684537 According to information published by Breitbart , the warning would represent retaliation against Panama following recent events related to the control of two ports located at each end of the Panama Canal, which…

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CHINA pissed as PANAMA swings towards US. (All of Varela’s work goes to waste)

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2k8z9v3334o Hong Kong has formally complained to the government of Panama after it took control of two ports on the Panama Canal. It accused the Panamanian authorities of taking them over by force. The ports had been run by a Hong Kong-based company, CK Hutchison, for more than two decades. Last month, Panama’s Supreme Court…

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The Dog and Pony show over the CANAL will be talk of 2026

PS:  Sra.Palm-  Please do NOT forget the powder keg you have in Bocas at “RED FROG”-  the people deserve to know.  https://www.prensa.com/economia/del-foro-de-davos-a-la-ocupacion-temporal-la-ruta-que-llevo-a-la-intervencion-de-balboa-y-cristobal/ Panama assumes control of the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal following a Supreme Court rulingThe ruling against the PPC contract is now final; the port concession has been officially terminated. José Raúl Mulino arrived…

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TRUMP pushing Rubio into the fray to disrupt Chinese influence on Canal

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-04/panama-said-to-mull-canceling-port-deal-with-hong-kong-firm?embedded-checkout=true “JB”-  I’m seriously realizing I have BEEN ALL OVER shit related to PANAMA waaaayyyyyyyyy before the other mass media outlets. Being here makes a difference. I’m stepping up in 2026 to try to keep EX-PATS in tune with what is happening.   My issue is the EX-PATS already here ( RFB ) …….that are NOT…

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MASSIVE infrastructure push on schedule for MARCH 25th bid. ( eyes on ODEBRECHT )

https://www.prensa.com/economia/nuevas-rampas-carriles-y-accesos-asi-sera-la-ampliacion-del-corredor-sur-que-licitara-ena/ Companies interested in participating in the prequalification process for the expansion of the Southern Corridor will have until March 25, between 9:00 am and 11:00 am, to submit their proposals at the offices of the National Highway Company (ENA), located on Vía Israel, ENA building, San Francisco district The call corresponds to Prequalification Process…

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