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CK Hutchison launched arbitration against Panama after its Supreme Court voided the company’s port concession, citing constitutional issues.
CK Hutchison Holdings has launched international arbitration against Panama after the country’s Supreme Court declared its subsidiary’s port concession near the Panama Canal unconstitutional, citing exclusive rights and tax exemptions.
The company disputes the ruling, arguing it breaches contractual obligations, and initiated proceedings under ICC rules in Paris.
China strongly criticized the decision, warning Panama of serious consequences, while U.S. officials expressed concern over Chinese influence.
Despite the ruling, Panama’s government says port operations will continue uninterrupted.
The dispute complicates CK Hutchison’s planned sale of its global ports to a group including BlackRock, a deal under scrutiny by Chinese regulators.
The arbitration’s outcome remains uncertain.
CK Hutchison lanzó un arbitraje contra Panamá después de que su Tribunal Supremo anuló la concesión portuaria de la compañía, citando cuestiones constitucionales.