Jose Raul Mulino

The provided articles do not mention Jose Raul Mulino. Instead, they focus on Panama's Supreme Court nullifying contracts held by a Hong Kong-based company, CK Hutchison Holdings, to operate container ports on the Panama Canal. This ruling has implications for the company's broader strategy of selling its port assets, potentially facing scrutiny from both Beijing and local authorities. The articles also mention a free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American nations, highlighting efforts to strengthen commercial ties amidst rising protectionism. The Panama Canal's strategic importance as a shipping link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is emphasized, particularly in the context of US-China relations.