Panama

Country Panama
Capital Panama City
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Balboa(PAB) & United States dollar(USD)
Languages Spanish

Panama City

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Explored and settled by the Spanish in the 16th century, Panama broke with Spain in 1821 and joined a union of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela - named the Republic of Gran Colombia. When the latter dissolved in 1830, Panama remained part of Colombia. With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers between 1904 and 1914. In 1977, an agreement was signed for the complete transfer of the Canal from the US to Panama by the end of the century. Certain portions of the Zone and increasing responsibility over the Canal were turned over in the subsequent decades. With US help, dictator Manuel NORIEGA was deposed in 1989. The entire Panama Canal, the area supporting the Canal, and remaining US military bases were transferred to Panama by the end of 1999. In October 2006, Panamanians approved an ambitious plan (estimated to cost $5.3 billion) to expand the Canal. The project, which began in 2007 and could double the Canal's capacity, is expected to be completed in 2014-15.

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Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal? - Al JazeeraWhy is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?  Al Jazeera

Joint Needs Assessment - Panama Summary of Survey Results (December 2024) - ReliefWebJoint Needs Assessment - Panama Summary of Survey Results (December 2024)  ReliefWeb

Could Panama throw a new wrench into BlackRock's ports deal? - The Economic TimesCould Panama throw a new wrench into BlackRock's ports deal?  The Economic Times

The Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy - The ConversationThe Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy  The Conversation

First Quantum Pulls Back From Arbitration on Panama Copper Mine - Bloomberg.comFirst Quantum Pulls Back From Arbitration on Panama Copper Mine  Bloomberg.com

APM Terminals Acquires Panama Canal Railway Company - APM TerminalsAPM Terminals Acquires Panama Canal Railway Company  APM Terminals

History Today: How Panama Papers scandal exposed the world’s rich and famous - FirstpostHistory Today: How Panama Papers scandal exposed the world’s rich and famous  Firstpost

Embraer’s Super Tucano selected by Panama for surveillance - Investing.com IndiaEmbraer’s Super Tucano selected by Panama for surveillance  Investing.com India

'It's easy to judge when you're on the other side' - Panama's José Córdoba breaks his silence on conceding penalty to Mexico in Nations League Final - Goal.com'It's easy to judge when you're on the other side' - Panama's José Córdoba breaks his silence on conceding penalty to Mexico in Nations League Final  Goal.com

Shares of CK Hutchison climb 1% amid China criticism of Panama ports deal - ReutersShares of CK Hutchison climb 1% amid China criticism of Panama ports deal  Reuters

Maersk’s APM Terminals Buys Panama Canal Railway Company - The Maritime ExecutiveMaersk’s APM Terminals Buys Panama Canal Railway Company  The Maritime Executive

US, China raise the stakes in Panama Canal ports row - The Economic TimesUS, China raise the stakes in Panama Canal ports row  The Economic Times

APM Terminals acquires the Panama Canal Railway Company - Splash247APM Terminals acquires the Panama Canal Railway Company  Splash247

Could Panama throw a new wrench into BlackRock's ports deal? - The Economic TimesCould Panama throw a new wrench into BlackRock's ports deal?  The Economic Times

Denmark’s Maersk buys Panama Canal railway - Financial TimesDenmark’s Maersk buys Panama Canal railway  Financial Times

Denmark's Maersk buys Panama Canal Railway Company - ReutersDenmark's Maersk buys Panama Canal Railway Company  Reuters

APMT acquires Panama Canal Railway Company - Port TechnologyAPMT acquires Panama Canal Railway Company  Port Technology

China to review sale of Panama Canal shipping terminals to US investor - Oils & Fats InternationalChina to review sale of Panama Canal shipping terminals to US investor  Oils & Fats International

APM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway - Lloyd's ListAPM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway  Lloyd's List

Panama's Dengue and Malaria Outbreaks Heat-Up - Vax-Before-TravelPanama's Dengue and Malaria Outbreaks Heat-Up  Vax-Before-Travel

Pier Park shooting update: 3 injured in Panama City Beach, suspects arrested - Hindustan TimesPier Park shooting update: 3 injured in Panama City Beach, suspects arrested  Hindustan Times

Denmark’s Maersk Buys Panama Canal Railway Despite Trump Threat - Bloomberg.comDenmark’s Maersk Buys Panama Canal Railway Despite Trump Threat  Bloomberg.com

Denmark's Maersk buys Panama Canal Railway Company - Yahoo FinanceDenmark's Maersk buys Panama Canal Railway Company  Yahoo Finance

CK Hutchison Shares Fall as Li Ka-shing Mulls Ports Deal Delay - Bloomberg.comCK Hutchison Shares Fall as Li Ka-shing Mulls Ports Deal Delay  Bloomberg.com

APM Terminals buys Panama Canal Railway from CPKC, Lanco Group/Mi-Jack - FreightWavesAPM Terminals buys Panama Canal Railway from CPKC, Lanco Group/Mi-Jack  FreightWaves

Explainer: Could Panama throw a new wrench into BlackRock's ports deal? - ReutersExplainer: Could Panama throw a new wrench into BlackRock's ports deal?  Reuters

Panama to acquire Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos - FlightGlobalPanama to acquire Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos  FlightGlobal

Panama opts for Embraer’s Super Tucano for national security operations - AviTrader Aviation NewsPanama opts for Embraer’s Super Tucano for national security operations  AviTrader Aviation News

The Panama Canal Is More Important Than Ever. The U.S. Can’t Do WIthout It. - Barron'sThe Panama Canal Is More Important Than Ever. The U.S. Can’t Do WIthout It.  Barron's

Maersk Expands Reach By Acquiring Panama Canal Railway - FinimizeMaersk Expands Reach By Acquiring Panama Canal Railway  Finimize

BlackRock-led Panama port deal: Why it is a setback for Xi Jinping and China - Times of IndiaBlackRock-led Panama port deal: Why it is a setback for Xi Jinping and China  Times of India

Panama Establishes Zero-Tolerance Policy for Misuse of its Flag - Marine LinkPanama Establishes Zero-Tolerance Policy for Misuse of its Flag  Marine Link

China state media blasts CK Hutchison's Panama port deal in soon-deleted post - ReutersChina state media blasts CK Hutchison's Panama port deal in soon-deleted post  Reuters

National Blackout Leaves Panama In Darkness - NDTVNational Blackout Leaves Panama In Darkness  NDTV

'Ba mu ga tsuntsu ba mu ga tarko: ?an ciranin da Amurka ta kora sun ma?ale a Panama - BBC'Ba mu ga tsuntsu ba mu ga tarko: ?an ciranin da Amurka ta kora sun ma?ale a Panama  BBC

APM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway Company - WorldCargo NewsAPM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway Company  WorldCargo News

China's market regulator says to review CK Hutchison's Panama port deal - ReutersChina's market regulator says to review CK Hutchison's Panama port deal  Reuters

Panama Canal Railway Company acquired by APM Terminals - ????????Panama Canal Railway Company acquired by APM Terminals  ????????

China to review BlackRock’s deal to buy Panama Canal ports - Financial TimesChina to review BlackRock’s deal to buy Panama Canal ports  Financial Times

Panama rejects Interpol request by judicial branch for former president Martinelli - ReutersPanama rejects Interpol request by judicial branch for former president Martinelli  Reuters

Embraer’s Super Tucano selected by Panama for surveillance - Investing.comEmbraer’s Super Tucano selected by Panama for surveillance  Investing.com

APM Terminals Acquires Panama Canal’s Critical Rail Link - gCaptainAPM Terminals Acquires Panama Canal’s Critical Rail Link  gCaptain

Panama Ports Deal Touted by Trump to Miss April 2 Deadline - WSJPanama Ports Deal Touted by Trump to Miss April 2 Deadline  WSJ

Panama extends safe passage for ex-president Martinelli to travel to Nicaragua - ReutersPanama extends safe passage for ex-president Martinelli to travel to Nicaragua  Reuters

Panama cancels registrations of 107 vessels included in international sanctions lists - ReutersPanama cancels registrations of 107 vessels included in international sanctions lists  Reuters

CK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week, sources say - ReutersCK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week, sources say  Reuters

Could constitutional challenges further delay or even block Hutchison port deal? - South China Morning PostCould constitutional challenges further delay or even block Hutchison port deal?  South China Morning Post

Panama Port Deal Puts Hong Kong Businesses at a Crossroads - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazinePanama Port Deal Puts Hong Kong Businesses at a Crossroads  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

BlackRock, at centre of Panama ports deal, is big owner of China stocks - South China Morning PostBlackRock, at centre of Panama ports deal, is big owner of China stocks  South China Morning Post

Doubts over CK Hutchison port deal add to concerns about China's grip over Hong Kong - Yahoo FinanceDoubts over CK Hutchison port deal add to concerns about China's grip over Hong Kong  Yahoo Finance

Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison, BlackRock to Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal - Bloomberg.comLi Ka-shing's CK Hutchison, BlackRock to Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal  Bloomberg.com

Maersk Expands Reach By Acquiring Panama Canal Railway - FinimizeMaersk Expands Reach By Acquiring Panama Canal Railway  Finimize

CK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week, sources say - CNBCCK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week, sources say  CNBC

Pro-Beijing media ramp up attack on CK Hutchison ports deal - ReutersPro-Beijing media ramp up attack on CK Hutchison ports deal  Reuters

Panama, US Strengthen Collaboration with First Foreign Liaison Officer at SOUTHCOM - Diálogo AmericasPanama, US Strengthen Collaboration with First Foreign Liaison Officer at SOUTHCOM  Diálogo Americas

China’s top market regulator says it will review CK Hutchison’s Panama Canal ports deal according to law - Global TimesChina’s top market regulator says it will review CK Hutchison’s Panama Canal ports deal according to law  Global Times

Beijing blocks BlackRock's Panama port deal amid US-China tensions - bne IntelliNewsBeijing blocks BlackRock's Panama port deal amid US-China tensions  bne IntelliNews

Panama Canal ports sale has been put on hold by Chinese regulators - CNNPanama Canal ports sale has been put on hold by Chinese regulators  CNN

Mexico launches an ‘alternative to the Panama Canal’: Monday’s mañanera recapped - Mexico News DailyMexico launches an ‘alternative to the Panama Canal’: Monday’s mañanera recapped  Mexico News Daily

Panama deregisters 107 ships from its fleet due to sanctions - Splash247Panama deregisters 107 ships from its fleet due to sanctions  Splash247

First Quantum drops claims against Panama - Global Arbitration ReviewFirst Quantum drops claims against Panama  Global Arbitration Review

CK Hutchison to Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal, Media Say - Bloomberg.comCK Hutchison to Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal, Media Say  Bloomberg.com

Maersk Acquires Panama Canal Railway, Reducing US Influence Over Key Trade Link - Sri Lanka GuardianMaersk Acquires Panama Canal Railway, Reducing US Influence Over Key Trade Link  Sri Lanka Guardian

Panama City Beach cracks down on Spring Break chaos - WJHGPanama City Beach cracks down on Spring Break chaos  WJHG

12 Indians arrive in Delhi days after deported to Panama by U.S. - The Hindu12 Indians arrive in Delhi days after deported to Panama by U.S.  The Hindu

Panama Deregisters Over 100 Sanctioned Vessels in Major Compliance Crackdown - gCaptainPanama Deregisters Over 100 Sanctioned Vessels in Major Compliance Crackdown  gCaptain

US-Panama relations weather the storm - orfonline.orgUS-Panama relations weather the storm  orfonline.org

Panama approves embattled ex-President Martinelli’s passage to Nicaragua - Al JazeeraPanama approves embattled ex-President Martinelli’s passage to Nicaragua  Al Jazeera

Shares of CK Hutchison climb 1% amid China criticism of Panama ports deal By Reuters - Investing.comShares of CK Hutchison climb 1% amid China criticism of Panama ports deal By Reuters  Investing.com

China Probe, Propaganda Aim to Halt Panama Port Deal - NTD NewsChina Probe, Propaganda Aim to Halt Panama Port Deal  NTD News

CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal: Between business decision and national security - Hong Kong Free PressCK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal: Between business decision and national security  Hong Kong Free Press

Panama confirms arrival of Indian deportees from US - The Indian ExpressPanama confirms arrival of Indian deportees from US  The Indian Express

Canadian copper miner drops $20bn arbitration demand against Panama - Financial TimesCanadian copper miner drops $20bn arbitration demand against Panama  Financial Times

Dispatch from Hong Kong: The Panama Canal port sale has put Chinese authorities in a bind - Atlantic CouncilDispatch from Hong Kong: The Panama Canal port sale has put Chinese authorities in a bind  Atlantic Council

CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack sell Panama Canal Railway Company to APM Terminals - PR NewswireCPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack sell Panama Canal Railway Company to APM Terminals  PR Newswire

Panama, US Strengthen Collaboration with First Foreign Liaison Officer at SOUTHCOM - Diálogo AmericasPanama, US Strengthen Collaboration with First Foreign Liaison Officer at SOUTHCOM  Diálogo Americas

IACHR Presents Observations from its Working Visit to Panama on Persons on Human Mobility - Organization of American StatesIACHR Presents Observations from its Working Visit to Panama on Persons on Human Mobility  Organization of American States

Maersk unit acquires Panama Canal rail operation from CPKC - DC VelocityMaersk unit acquires Panama Canal rail operation from CPKC  DC Velocity

If the Panama Canal Is Free for the U.S., It Is Free for Everyone, Its Boss Says - Barron'sIf the Panama Canal Is Free for the U.S., It Is Free for Everyone, Its Boss Says  Barron's

Panama registry to purge 128 vessels linked to sanctions - safety4seaPanama registry to purge 128 vessels linked to sanctions  safety4sea

Panama ex-President Martinelli cleared to leave for asylum in Nicaragua - ReutersPanama ex-President Martinelli cleared to leave for asylum in Nicaragua  Reuters

Monjasa redeploys tanker “Monjasa Thunder” from Panama to US Gulf - Manifold TimesMonjasa redeploys tanker “Monjasa Thunder” from Panama to US Gulf  Manifold Times

U.S. Addresses Commemoration of Bicentennial of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama - U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (.gov)U.S. Addresses Commemoration of Bicentennial of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama  U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (.gov)

How Tycoon Li Ka-shing Landed in the Middle of US-China Tiff Over Panama Canal - Bloomberg.comHow Tycoon Li Ka-shing Landed in the Middle of US-China Tiff Over Panama Canal  Bloomberg.com

Fresh proof that Trump is right on Chinese control of the strategic Panama Canal - New York PostFresh proof that Trump is right on Chinese control of the strategic Panama Canal  New York Post

BlackRock to buy Panama ports: Here’s what it means - financialexpress.comBlackRock to buy Panama ports: Here’s what it means  financialexpress.com

China to review sale of Panama Canal shipping terminals to US investor: Report - FreightWavesChina to review sale of Panama Canal shipping terminals to US investor: Report  FreightWaves

Panama withdraws from BRI: Why China is hinting at US role - The Indian ExpressPanama withdraws from BRI: Why China is hinting at US role  The Indian Express

Hutchison’s Panama deal: Beijing warns of coercion that hurts countries - South China Morning PostHutchison’s Panama deal: Beijing warns of coercion that hurts countries  South China Morning Post

APM acquires first railroad asset with deal for Panama Canal’s short line - Journal of CommerceAPM acquires first railroad asset with deal for Panama Canal’s short line  Journal of Commerce

Wouldn’t It Be Better, Cheaper Just to Rent Greenland, Canada, Mexico, and Panama? - CounterPunch.orgWouldn’t It Be Better, Cheaper Just to Rent Greenland, Canada, Mexico, and Panama?  CounterPunch.org

Panama must improve the quality of jobs and strengthen human capital to reduce poverty and inequality - World BankPanama must improve the quality of jobs and strengthen human capital to reduce poverty and inequality  World Bank

Mapped: Global Ports China Could Lose to US After Panama Deal - NewsweekMapped: Global Ports China Could Lose to US After Panama Deal  Newsweek

Won't renew Belt and Road deal with China, says Panama president amid US pressure - The Economic TimesWon't renew Belt and Road deal with China, says Panama president amid US pressure  The Economic Times

Habanero Film Sales Snaps Up Worldwide Rights to ‘The Panama Canal Treaties – Son of Tiger & Mule’ Ahead of Panama Int’l Film Festival Screening (EXCLUSIVE) - VarietyHabanero Film Sales Snaps Up Worldwide Rights to ‘The Panama Canal Treaties – Son of Tiger & Mule’ Ahead of Panama Int’l Film Festival Screening (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

4 from Punjab, among 12 Indians, deported from Panama reach Amritsar - The Indian Express4 from Punjab, among 12 Indians, deported from Panama reach Amritsar  The Indian Express

Pentagon considering military options for Panama Canal access: Report - Al JazeeraPentagon considering military options for Panama Canal access: Report  Al Jazeera

APM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway from CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack - trains.comAPM Terminals acquires Panama Canal Railway from CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack  trains.com

Xi Showdown With Li Ka-shing Threatens China’s Pro-Business Push - Bloomberg.comXi Showdown With Li Ka-shing Threatens China’s Pro-Business Push  Bloomberg.com

After threats and warnings from Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, Panama budges and pledges to end the canal d - The Economic TimesAfter threats and warnings from Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, Panama budges and pledges to end the canal d  The Economic Times