Panamanian government applies for extension to respond to Chevron arbitration.

According to a report from the Spanish news agency EFE on the 19th, Panamanian President Mulino accused Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Group, of engaging in irregular activities during the operation of two main ports on the Panama Canal over the past 30 years. According to reports from Reuters, South China Morning Post, and others, Frank Lue, co-managing director of Hutchison Whampoa, stated during the company's annual performance report press conference for the year 2025 that they are in talks with relevant parties regarding the sale of ports.