Panamá airport likely to pay more after last minute cancellation

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Panamá airport likely to pay more after last minute cancellation

Tocumen, Panama, Airport
Copa Airlines jetliners sit on the tarmac of Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Tocumen is working on a second terminal that is expected to be ready at the end of 2017. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco) | Arnulfo Franco/AP/Press Association Images

Bondholders of Panamá City airport’s recently issued senior secured bonds had a nasty surprise on Wednesday when it cancelled the settlement of the notes after a money laundering scandal involving a concessionaire that represents 7% of the airport’s income. The hiccup is likely to be costly for the issuer should it choose to return to markets.

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