Panama Confirms U.S.-Seized Oil Tanker Violated Country’s Flagging Rules

Foreign Minister of Panama Javier Martínez-Acha said on Monday that the Panama-flagged oil tanker recently interdicted by the United States failed to comply with the country’s maritime rules.

Martínez-Acha stressed that Panamanian authorities are acting on clear and verifiable alerts regarding the vessels intercepted by the United States in the Caribbean, including oil tankers flying the Panamanian flag reported for alleged irregularities and links to illegal activities.

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