Regulation

Jeb Bush levels sharp criticism at candidate for IMO leadership

Panama is not worthy to lead the UN’s maritime organization, as the country protects ships violating sanctions against Iran, argues Jeb Bush, brother of former US president George W. Bush.
Jeb Bush (left) is the brother of former US president George W. Bush (right). He is former governor of Florida and ran for nomination as the presidential candidate of the Republican Party in 2016. He lost, however, to later president Donald Trump. | Photo: Alex Brandon/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
Jeb Bush (left) is the brother of former US president George W. Bush (right). He is former governor of Florida and ran for nomination as the presidential candidate of the Republican Party in 2016. He lost, however, to later president Donald Trump. | Photo: Alex Brandon/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
by NIKLAS KRIGSLUND

A leading candidate for the top position of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) is now met with criticism from an unexpected angle.

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