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flag Panama says U.S. threatened to revoke visas over China ties, sparking diplomatic tension.

flag Panama's president accused the U.S. Embassy of threatening to cancel visas for Panamanian officials over alleged ties to China, calling the move inconsistent with U.S.-Panama relations. flag The U.S. has not confirmed the claims but stated visas can be revoked under law for individuals linked to China’s Communist Party, especially if seen as undermining democracy. flag This follows a broader U.S. policy restricting visas for Central Americans acting on behalf of China, with similar incidents reported in Costa Rica. flag Panama, home to the Panama Canal, denies Chinese control of the canal but agreed to a U.S.-led consortium managing port operations, amid ongoing pressure to limit Chinese influence.

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