Panama


Panama defeats Banesco ICSID investment treaty claim over public works bonds
Panama won an investment treaty claim brought by disgruntled Spanish investors alleging that state entities breached a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) in their handling of bonds linked to public works contracts.
Panama’s copper crisis: What a $20b lawsuit says about investor power
A Canadian mining giant is using a $20 billion lawsuit to pressure Panama into reopening a controversial copper mine. The case exposes how international investment agreements can undermine democracy, and why experts are calling for fairer investment frameworks worldwide.
Singapore-based energy firm Sinolam files arbitration request against Panama
Singapore-based energy developer Sinolam International has filed for arbitration before a World Bank international court against Panama following the cancellation of its licence for a gas-fired power generation project.
CK Hutchison launches arbitration over Panama Canal ports contract ruling
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison said its Panama Ports Company unit has started international arbitration proceedings against Panama after the country's top court annulled its licences to operate two Panama Canal ports
US-backed housing scandals threaten to rip off Honduras and Panama
Miami-based investors are suing Honduras after their own false promises left families picking up the pieces.
Panama wins canal expansion arbitration against Spanish company
Panama's government won a lawsuit against Spanish company Sacyr, officials said, after the firm claimed it was owed around $2.3 billion for its work expanding the Panama Canal.
Franco Nevada releases Cobre Panama arbitration update
Following an engagement with the government of Panama’s legal counsel, Franco Nevada said it has agreed to suspend its arbitration proceeding.
Calling on First Quantum Minerals to definitely and safely close its Cobre Panama mine
101 organizations are calling on First Quantum Minerals to close its Cobre Panama mine, drop the international arbitration against Panama, and implement environmental remediation at the mine site.
Guatemala found liable for not protecting hydroelectric project from violent protests
Earlier this year, a split ICSID Tribunal found Guatemala liable to pay USD 68.5 million in damages plus interest to Panamanian company Energia y Renovación Holding.