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US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Ironfaceman(op): 8:59am On Apr 29

Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States have released a joint statement in support of Panama, while criticising Chinese economic retaliation, [/b]after a Hong Kong-based conglomerate lost a legal dispute over the management of ports on the Panama Canal

[b]Panama’s Supreme Court in late January annulled contracts that had allowed a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison to administer the Balboa and Cristobal port terminals on the Panama Canal after deeming the decades-old agreements unconstitutional.

In their joint statement on Tuesday, the six countries claimed that following the court ruling, China has retaliated against Panama with “targeted economic pressure” on Panamanian-flagged ships.

China detained nearly 70 Panamanian-flagged ships in March, according to the US Federal Maritime Commission, a number “far exceeding historical norms”.

“These actions – following the decision of Panama’s independent Supreme Court regarding the Balboa and Cristobal terminals – are a blatant attempt to politicise maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of the nations of our hemisphere,” the signatories said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said separately on X that Washington was “deeply concerned” by China’s economic pressure on Panama

“We stand in solidarity with Panama. Any attempts to undermine Panama’s sovereignty are a threat to us all,” he said.

China has previously accused the US of “bullying” and trying to smear its reputation in Latin America, while it described the Panamanian Supreme Court ruling as “absurd” and “shameful”.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/29/us-latin-america-countries-criticise-chinas-retaliation-over-panama-canal

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Ironfaceman(op): 8:59am On Apr 29

China detained nearly 70 Panamanian-flagged ships in March, according to the US Federal Maritime Commission, a number “far exceeding historical norms”.

When trump exited the UN and setup his fascist board of peace. I know the gringo was trying to plunge the world into chaos.

Imagine a company losing 70 container laden ships. That company or country will bankrupt.

We are no longer in 1946,this era of governance needs understanding, consultations and joint cooperatives.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Flangelo12: 10:47am On Apr 29

If US does not get rid of Trunp, it would end in tears.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by helinues: 10:48am On Apr 29

Which morality is Usa using to be condemning something they mastered?

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by notobiafrababe(f): 10:48am On Apr 29

What a time to be alive. US crying bitterly and fouly for what they do to other countries. There is no monopoly of madness. If you won't allow Iran a Chinese ally to breath, then China won't allow your own allies to breath. Simple analogy

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by notobiafrababe(f): 10:50am On Apr 29

Donald Trump is officially the worst Civil Democratic President the world has ever produced. Funny how Gianno Infantino gave him the peace award. I'm sure right now , Infantino is looking so stupid to himself but he won't just say it

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by whatmoreng: 10:50am On Apr 29

You are turning logic on its head sir.

Ironfaceman:
When trump exited the UN and setup his fascist board of peace. I know the gringo was trying to plunge the world into chaos.

Imagine a company losing 70 container laden ships. That company or country will bankrupt.

We are no longer in 1946,this era of governance needs understanding, consultations and joint cooperatives.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Ewedegubbler: 10:53am On Apr 29

Jimmy carter remains the worst president in USA history after Obama

How the hell did the USA build a canal that cost 35000 American lives only for carter to give it away for free Ànd then China took over behind closed doors…

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Firstcitizen: 10:55am On Apr 29

Interesting times. The US is bleating like goats about economic pressure. Interesting

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by IsraeliAIRFORCE: 10:55am On Apr 29

Ironfaceman:
When trump exited the UN and setup his fascist board of peace. I know the gringo was trying to plunge the world into chaos.

Imagine a company losing 70 container laden ships. That company or country will bankrupt.

We are no longer in 1946; this era of governance needs understanding, consultations, and joint cooperatives.

Your comment runs contrary to the unity of Americans against China in this episode. You commented your bias and that's an affront to readers association of Nairaland.

Be cautious.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by IsraeliAIRFORCE: 10:59am On Apr 29

notobiafrababe:
Donald Trump is officially the worst Civil Democratic President the world has ever produced. Funny how Gianno Infantino gave him the peace award. I'm sure right now , Infantino is looking so stupid to himself but he won't just say it

What has your comment got to do with the unity of Americans against Chinese imperialism? You hate the unity of the Americans so much that China is your model of leadership. What a pity.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Kobicove(m): 11:00am On Apr 29

What's good for the goose is good for the gander undecided

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Flangelo12: 11:01am On Apr 29

Ewedegubbler:
Jimmy carter remains the worst president in USA history after Obama

How the hell did the USA build a canal that cost 35000 American lives only for carter to give it away for free Ànd then China took over behind closed doors…

Small small with the lies.

35000 Americans did not die in its construction.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Nobody: 11:02am On Apr 29

You lost a legal dispute and you are retaliating by non legal means. It's even funny seeing people without a damn understanding of the situation turning logic on its head just because of their bias against USA.

For comparison sake, let's say USA lost a legal battle in Nigeria as regards the management of Apapa ports, would it be right if USA detained Nigerian ships in America because of that?
If you don't understand what just happened, I just explained it in the simplest form.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Ironfaceman(op): 11:03am On Apr 29

I don't give a fuuk about American unity. All I stand for is truth, order and judgement.

IsraeliAIRFORCE:
Your comment runs contrary to the unity of Americans against China in this episode. You commented your bias and that's an affront to readers association of Nairaland.

Be cautious.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Nwaikpe: 11:05am On Apr 29

I thought to Nigerian Iranians, China doesn't sanction countries?

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by erad(m): 11:07am On Apr 29

When someone else asides the US does it, then it's a problem. That's the slippery slope that comes with negligence of laws due to power trips.

The US has no moral right to caution anyone. They are the model on bullying countries you think you are more powerful than.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Nwaikpe: 11:08am On Apr 29

Flangelo12:
If US does not get rid of Trunp, it would end in tears.

Says a nonentity in Nigeria about news on China and Latin America.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by NOETHNICITY(m): 11:08am On Apr 29

China needs to handle this carefully so as not to portray itself as an economic bully—an impression that the US is desperate to convince the world that China is.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Flangelo12: 11:08am On Apr 29

Nwaikpe:
Says a nonentity in Nigeria about news on China and Latin America.

You know my location, abi?

DimWeath.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by erad(m): 11:09am On Apr 29

Nwaikpe:
Says a nonentity in Nigeria about news on China and Latin America.

Loosen those shackles a bit before it starts choking you.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by FreeStuffsNG: 11:11am On Apr 29

China is speaking the language they understand.
Panama ole. After China has invested billions of dollars to develop the port, you now stole it from them yet think the Chinese are foolish.

China will recover all its investment from Panama. Panama should go and collect the reimbursement from Trump who ordered them to steal the port from the Chinese.

China warned them against listening to Trump who wrecked US economy , gulf countries economies and now that of Panama.

Panama stole the port, China stole their ships. Ojoro cancelled.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Flangelo12: 11:14am On Apr 29

NOETHNICITY:
China needs to handle this carefully so as not to portray itself as an economic bully—an impression that the US is desperate to convince the world that China is.

The world knows US is a bully.

Retaliation isn't bullying.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by EBEk101(m): 11:15am On Apr 29

When I read comments here I just shake my head

You lose legal battle with person then go back your country go seize the person ships, it's explained in clear terms there yet I see some people commenting rubbish

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by donleo92(m): 11:16am On Apr 29

And some people would come here and say they prefer Russia and China to America grin

I laugh in ebira cheesy

Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by FreeStuffsNG: 11:18am On Apr 29

EBEk101:
When I read comments here I just shake my head

You lose legal battle with person then go back your country go seize the person ships, it's explained in clear terms there yet I see some people commenting rubbish

Smh.

You are so naive and think others are dumb. The joke is on you for being so naive and ignorant. China invested billions of USD and Panama should have refunded China if it has any decency.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Axis313(m): 11:23am On Apr 29

So, the so called almighty United States can be pained like this when it reached their turn.
When you are bullying others,it feels good , but when the table turns you become a town-crier.

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Juanmike(m): 11:28am On Apr 29

Ewedegubbler:
Jimmy carter remains the worst president in USA history after Obama

How the hell did the USA build a canal that cost 35000 American lives only for carter to give it away for free Ànd then China took over behind closed doors…

He is the worst then comes Biden

Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Emeskhalifa(m): 11:34am On Apr 29

EBEk101:
When I read comments here I just shake my head

You lose legal battle with person then go back your country go seize the person ships, it's explained in clear terms there yet I see some people commenting rubbish

But if it were The Americans that did this, you'd look for every possible means to justify it abi?

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Re: US, Latin America Countries Criticise China’s Retaliation Over Panama Canal by Flangelo12: 11:37am On Apr 29

Juanmike:
He is the worst then comes Biden

The propaganda needs to stop.

Biden was a great president.

The world was recovering from covid with the US being the best across the world in recovery.

He inherited a terrible economy and inflation was under control when he left office.

Trump bankrupted the US economy and its reputation.

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