Jorge Luis Quijano
Jorge Luis Quijano is a former administrator of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), known for his significant role in overseeing the operations and management of the Panama Canal. With a background in engineering and public administration, Quijano has been a prominent figure in discussions surrounding the canal's governance and its geopolitical implications. He recently made headlines for his comments on the sale of Hutchison Ports to BlackRock and MSC, where he emphasized the need for the Panamanian government to monitor the ongoing audit of the previous concession, highlighting concerns about foreign influence and the sovereignty of Panama over its strategic waterways.
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Jorge Luis Quijano, the former administrator of the ACP, noted that international companies have experience in cargo management.
Puertos en Corozal y Telfers serán desarrollados vía concesión: ACP presenta sus proyectos a 20 operadores marítimos globales
Panama· 2025-10-28
Jorge Luis Quijano, the former administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, advocates for agreements between the state and private operators for port operations.
Debate por los puertos: ¿Darlos en concesión o que los opere la ACP?Panama· 2025-10-26
Jorge Luis Quijano explained that the decline in LNG transit through the canal began mainly two years ago due to drought.
Guerra comercial entre Estados Unidos y China añade presión al ya limitado tránsito de GNL por el CanalPanama· 2025-04-21
Jorge Luis Quijano described APM Terminals' move as 'brilliant'.
Expansión logística en marcha: ¿Será la compra del ferrocarril el preludio de un nuevo puerto?Panama· 2025-04-03
Jorge Luis Quijano, former administrator of the Panama Canal, explained that it is difficult to speculate on the reasons for the delay.
Venta de puertos de CK Hutchison en Panamá genera cautela en el sector marítimoPanama· 2025-03-29
Jorge Luis Quijano is a former administrator of the Panama Canal participating in the discussion.
Foro internacional analiza el futuro del Canal en la era TrumpPanama· 2025-03-13
Jorge Luis Quijano is the former administrator of the Panama Canal.
Amenazas de Trump: ¿Un desafío o una oportunidad para el Canal de Panamá?Panama· 2025-03-13
He is the former administrator of the Panama Canal and has extensive knowledge in port matters.
Posible reactivación del proyecto del puerto de Corozal en BalboaPanama· 2025-03-07
Jorge Luis Quijano is joining the board of directors of Corporación La Prensa, S.A. (Corprensa).
Jorge Luis Quijano se incorpora a la junta directiva de CorprensaPanama· 2025-03-06
Jorge Luis Quijano, exadministrator of the Panama Canal Authority, analyzes the implications of a significant transaction involving port control in Panama.
Jorge Quijano analiza en La Prensa, el impacto para la actividad portuaria del acuerdo entre BlackRock y CK HutchisonPanama· 2025-03-06
Jorge Luis Quijano, former administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, commented on the significant changes in control over Panamanian ports due to a recent agreement.
Quijano sobre la venta de Hutchison Ports: ‘El gobierno debe dar seguimiento a la auditoría’Panama· 2025-03-06