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Chairman Luis Sola of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) testified about his firsthand experiences and the strong ties with the Panamanian people. He cautioned against allowing economic pressure from Chinese investments to undermine U.S. interests in the region or create dependencies that could lead to exploitative practices.
Treaty Violations and Potential Remedies
Legal expert Professor Eugene Korovich addressed the potential violations of the neutrality treaty established in the 1970s. He pointed out that if the U.S. determines that Panama has indeed violated terms related to neutrality and equitable treatment, there are limited but significant options for the U.S. to consider in response.