Amid pressure from the US, Panama is first Latin American country to leave Beijing’s global infrastructure club.

Panama has become the first Latin American nation to exit Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, marking a significant shift in its foreign policy and relationship with China’s global infrastructure ambitions,

Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by the Trump administration.

At a regular press briefing, a ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, said China deeply regretted Panama's decision. "We hope that Panama will make the right decision based on the overall situation of bilateral relations and the long-term interests of the two peoples,