Hong Kong port operator violated Panama's constitution, failed to serve public interest, Panama court ruled

Reuters
2026.01.30 23:56
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The Supreme Court of Panama ruled that a contract held by Hong Kong's Panama Ports Company violated the constitution by failing to serve public interest. The court voided the contracts, citing exclusive privileges, tax exemptions, and lack of environmental assessments. The decision affects operations at the Panama Canal, where the company has held contracts since the 1990s.