José Ramón Icaza

José Ramón Icaza

politician Panama

José Ramón Icaza is the Minister of Canal Affairs in Panama, responsible for overseeing the operations and initiatives of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). He recently announced the appointments of three new directors for the ACP, emphasizing the importance of experience and integrity in maintaining the institution's efficiency and reliability. Icaza's leadership is crucial as the Canal evaluates new projects aimed at enhancing its capacity and value in global trade.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
210,404
Power
6,691$
Sentiment
5.87
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 9 6.11 0.77% +30% 4,314,768 43,074 $76,000 759$
United States 1 6.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 75,485 $21,000,000 4,789$
Costa Rica 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 5,094,118 2,618 $62,000 32$
Ecuador 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 17,643,060 7,219 $108,000 44$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,609 $2,700,000 740$
Portugal 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 10,196,709 5,286 $240,000 124$
Vietnam 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 97,338,583 58,113 $340,000 203$
Totals 15 533,475,900 210,404 $24,526,000 6,691$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Vietnam Vietnam: Jose Ramon Icaza, the Minister in charge of the Panama Canal, affirmed that the country would seek mechanisms to compensate for warships and supply ships. 6

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Panama có thể đã cho Mỹ triển khai quân đội tới kênh đào

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jose Ramón Icaza said they will seek a mechanism for warships to have a compensation system for services. 5

The Guardian: Pentagon chief says US could 'revive' Panama bases | Panama canal

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Icaza clarified that the agreement does not involve 'free transit' but rather measures to compensate for the fees paid by U.S. warships. 6

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Panamá planea compensar a EEUU por peajes del canal para buques de guerra

United States United States: Panama’s Canal Affairs Minister José Ramón Icaza told reporters that the Panama Canal Authority agreed to find a mechanism for US Naval ships. 6

CNN: Panama Canal: US-China rivalry over waterway sparks tensions, leaving Panama caught in war of words