The United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago released a joint statement in support of Panama's sovereignty on Tuesday (Apr 28), saying recent actions by China are an attempt to politicise maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of nations in the hemisphere.

The United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago released a joint statement in support of Panama's sovereignty on Tuesday (Apr 28), saying recent actions by China are an attempt to politicise maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of nations in the hemisphere.

U.S. and allies affirm support for Panama's sovereignty amid concerns over China's influence on maritime trade.

U.S. and allies affirm support for Panama's sovereignty amid concerns over China's influence on maritime trade.

The US, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago have released a joint statement in support of Panama's sovereignty, saying recent actions by China are an attempt to politicise maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of nations in the hemisphere.