Panama Court Voids CK Hutchison Port Deal

Panama’s highest court said a deal letting a big company from Hong Kong run two important ports near the Panama Canal is not allowed.

This company, CK Hutchison, has been trying to sell these ports.

The court’s decision makes the sale more uncertain.

China said it will protect its companies’ interests.

The ports are part of a bigger plan to sell 43 ports around the world.

Some people think this decision shows that countries might be more careful about who owns important places like ports.

The company can still try to sell the ports, but it might get less money now.

The Panamanian President assured that the ports will continue to operate without disruption and that there will be no layoffs.