Ilya Marotta

Ilya Marotta is the Deputy Director of the Panama Canal Authority, where she has been vocal about the privileges afforded to the United States regarding canal access. She has challenged recent claims by U.S. officials about fee waivers for American vessels, asserting that Panama already extends significant benefits to U.S. military ships. Marotta emphasizes the historic relationship between Panama and the U.S., while also addressing concerns over perceived Chinese influence in the region.