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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Panama - CIA World Fact Book
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Panama taking back land from failed Chinese port - Seatrade Maritime NewsPanama taking back land from failed Chinese port  Seatrade Maritime News

Panama Canal to develop new ports on both the Atlantic and Pacific - Splash247Panama Canal to develop new ports on both the Atlantic and Pacific  Splash247

Panama meeting: Parties fail to agree on text of recommendations for Conventional on Biological Diversity - Down To EarthPanama meeting: Parties fail to agree on text of recommendations for Conventional on Biological Diversity  Down To Earth

PNM vs MXO Live Score, Match 1 | Panama vs Mexico Match 1 Live Score & Ball by Ball Commentary Updates - CricTrackerPNM vs MXO Live Score, Match 1 | Panama vs Mexico Match 1 Live Score & Ball by Ball Commentary Updates  CricTracker

Match Predictions: South American Mens Championships 2025 - Match 1 - Panama vs Mexico - October 30th - Cricket WorldMatch Predictions: South American Mens Championships 2025 - Match 1 - Panama vs Mexico - October 30th  Cricket World

Opinion | Venezuela Will Be No Panama - The New York TimesOpinion | Venezuela Will Be No Panama  The New York Times

Panama’s president alleges US threatening to revoke visas over China ties - Al JazeeraPanama’s president alleges US threatening to revoke visas over China ties  Al Jazeera

What Happened to the Migrants the U.S. Dumped in Panama? - New York MagazineWhat Happened to the Migrants the U.S. Dumped in Panama?  New York Magazine

The Panama Canal needs a staggering amount of water to operate. Climate change could threaten that, study warns - Live ScienceThe Panama Canal needs a staggering amount of water to operate. Climate change could threaten that, study warns  Live Science

Miss Panama beauty queen’s awkward onstage blunder goes viral — leaving viewers mortified: ‘Beg your pardon?’ - New York PostMiss Panama beauty queen’s awkward onstage blunder goes viral — leaving viewers mortified: ‘Beg your pardon?’  New York Post

First Quantum reports progress in Panama amid copper mine audit - Mining.comFirst Quantum reports progress in Panama amid copper mine audit  Mining.com

Escalating US-China Tussle Underscores the Panama Canal’s Strategic Importance - International BankerEscalating US-China Tussle Underscores the Panama Canal’s Strategic Importance  International Banker

Panama and First Quantum pave the way for a possible agreement for Cobre Panamá - BNamericasPanama and First Quantum pave the way for a possible agreement for Cobre Panamá  BNamericas

Panama Canal plans new container terminals on both coasts - FreshPlazaPanama Canal plans new container terminals on both coasts  FreshPlaza

Is proposed Panama LPG pipeline a ‘solution in search of a problem’? - Lloyd's ListIs proposed Panama LPG pipeline a ‘solution in search of a problem’?  Lloyd's List

News MSC ahead as race begins to develop new Panama Canal box terminals - The LoadstarNews MSC ahead as race begins to develop new Panama Canal box terminals  The Loadstar

UAE Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Panama - mofa.gov.aeUAE Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Panama  mofa.gov.ae

Copa Airlines offers easy access to Panama and beyond - Tampa International AirportCopa Airlines offers easy access to Panama and beyond  Tampa International Airport

Panama to host next World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress in 2027 - IUCNPanama to host next World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress in 2027  IUCN

The Panama Canal has bigger problems than Donald Trump - qz.comThe Panama Canal has bigger problems than Donald Trump  qz.com

From Bengaluru to Panama: How 5 government school students built a robot that’s taking them to the world stage - YourStory.comFrom Bengaluru to Panama: How 5 government school students built a robot that’s taking them to the world stage  YourStory.com

Drake University Announces Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Program in Panama - Drake University NewsroomDrake University Announces Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Program in Panama  Drake University Newsroom

Convention on Biological Diversity Panama Meeting Ends Without Consensus on Biodiversity Recommendations - GKTodayConvention on Biological Diversity Panama Meeting Ends Without Consensus on Biodiversity Recommendations  GKToday

Panama Canal Begins Process to Select Operator for New Terminals - The Maritime ExecutivePanama Canal Begins Process to Select Operator for New Terminals  The Maritime Executive

Panama Canal makes its case for two new transhipment hubs - Lloyd's ListPanama Canal makes its case for two new transhipment hubs  Lloyd's List

Panama seeks operator interest for new container terminals - Seatrade Maritime NewsPanama seeks operator interest for new container terminals  Seatrade Maritime News

The Caribbean: Hurricane Melissa - Flash Update No. 2 (as of 29 October 2025) - ReliefWebThe Caribbean: Hurricane Melissa - Flash Update No. 2 (as of 29 October 2025)  ReliefWeb

A&S students explore entrepreneurship and the global supply chain in immersive Panama trip - Vanderbilt UniversityA&S students explore entrepreneurship and the global supply chain in immersive Panama trip  Vanderbilt University

2025 News items - Panama formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Panama formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Panama Canal Authority Unveils $2.6 Billion Plan To Build Two New Ports By 2029 - Marine InsightPanama Canal Authority Unveils $2.6 Billion Plan To Build Two New Ports By 2029  Marine Insight

Five students off to Panama - The Hans IndiaFive students off to Panama  The Hans India

Mexico’s Answer to the Panama Canal Finally Takes Shape - Americas QuarterlyMexico’s Answer to the Panama Canal Finally Takes Shape  Americas Quarterly

Panama Canal plots new container terminals at Atlantic and Pacific ends of waterway - Tradewinds NewsPanama Canal plots new container terminals at Atlantic and Pacific ends of waterway  Tradewinds News

Panama Canal Begins Industry Engagement for the Development of Port Terminals - Marine News MagazinePanama Canal Begins Industry Engagement for the Development of Port Terminals  Marine News Magazine

Panama - Welcome to the United NationsPanama  Welcome to the United Nations

Panama Canal launches port terminal development consultations - Container NewsPanama Canal launches port terminal development consultations  Container News

Panama Canal wooing partners for Atlantic and Pacific seaport projects - Baird MaritimePanama Canal wooing partners for Atlantic and Pacific seaport projects  Baird Maritime

Panama Canal to Build Two Ports by 2029, Boosting Capacity - The Tico TimesPanama Canal to Build Two Ports by 2029, Boosting Capacity  The Tico Times

Panama Canal expansion: new terminals on both coasts - Trans.INFOPanama Canal expansion: new terminals on both coasts  Trans.INFO

Aviation leaders gather in Panama City - Airports InternationalAviation leaders gather in Panama City  Airports International

Panama launches parliamentary Israel caucus - JNS.orgPanama launches parliamentary Israel caucus  JNS.org

Brazil vs Panama, 2nd Match, Tomorrow, South American Mens Championships 2025 - Cricbuzz.comBrazil vs Panama, 2nd Match, Tomorrow, South American Mens Championships 2025  Cricbuzz.com

Drake University partners with Panama innovation hub for new degree programs - Iowa Capital DispatchDrake University partners with Panama innovation hub for new degree programs  Iowa Capital Dispatch

Panama Canal posts $5.7 bln in FY2025 revenue, transits jump 19% - ReutersPanama Canal posts $5.7 bln in FY2025 revenue, transits jump 19%  Reuters

Panama Canal Opens Search for Partners in $2.6B Dual-Terminal Project - Sourcing JournalPanama Canal Opens Search for Partners in $2.6B Dual-Terminal Project  Sourcing Journal

FQM answers questions on Cobre Panama - mining-journal.comFQM answers questions on Cobre Panama  mining-journal.com

Panama Canal Launches Global Consultation Process for New Port Terminals on Both Coasts - gCaptainPanama Canal Launches Global Consultation Process for New Port Terminals on Both Coasts  gCaptain

Aninver supporting smallholder farmers in Panama with sustainable and inclusive growth - Consultancy.latAninver supporting smallholder farmers in Panama with sustainable and inclusive growth  Consultancy.lat

BVI robotics team off to Panama for Global Challenge - BVI NewsBVI robotics team off to Panama for Global Challenge  BVI News

Panama seeks partners in new port plan that ‘may ease US-China rivalry’ - South China Morning PostPanama seeks partners in new port plan that ‘may ease US-China rivalry’  South China Morning Post

MSF concludes activities for migrants in Panama - MSFMSF concludes activities for migrants in Panama  MSF

Tracking Trump and Latin America: Security—Airline Carrier Deployed to Caribbean - AS/COATracking Trump and Latin America: Security—Airline Carrier Deployed to Caribbean  AS/COA

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

Drought and low water levels could slow global trade at the Panama Canal - Northeastern Global NewsDrought and low water levels could slow global trade at the Panama Canal  Northeastern Global News

Operation Just Cause | Summary, Panama, Casualties, & Rock Music - BritannicaOperation Just Cause | Summary, Panama, Casualties, & Rock Music  Britannica

Local communities vow to fight new Panama Canal reservoir - Al JazeeraLocal communities vow to fight new Panama Canal reservoir  Al Jazeera

Docuseries Last Lands Spotlights Panama’s Prison Island Now a National Park - The Tico TimesDocuseries Last Lands Spotlights Panama’s Prison Island Now a National Park  The Tico Times

Panama Canal seeks industry partners for port terminal development - ship.energyPanama Canal seeks industry partners for port terminal development  ship.energy

Panama’s vision for the canal’s next chapter - Atlantic CouncilPanama’s vision for the canal’s next chapter  Atlantic Council

Panama’s twin terminal project attracts interest from 22 carriers, operators - Journal of CommercePanama’s twin terminal project attracts interest from 22 carriers, operators  Journal of Commerce

Panama travel - Lonely PlanetPanama travel  Lonely Planet

Trump threatens to seize Panama Canal, chief defiant - Al JazeeraTrump threatens to seize Panama Canal, chief defiant  Al Jazeera

NRC in Panama - nrc.noNRC in Panama  nrc.no

Panama Canal starts process to select firms to build, operate LPG pipeline - ReutersPanama Canal starts process to select firms to build, operate LPG pipeline  Reuters

Maersk Opens Panama Pacifico Logistics Centre as a Gateway to Latin America - MaerskMaersk Opens Panama Pacifico Logistics Centre as a Gateway to Latin America  Maersk

Tampa woman is running her 100th full-distance IRONMAN in Panama City Beach - Panama City News HeraldTampa woman is running her 100th full-distance IRONMAN in Panama City Beach  Panama City News Herald

This Week in DOD: Better Access to Panama Canal, Billions Saved by DOGE, Outreach Effort Begins - U.S. Department of War (.gov)This Week in DOD: Better Access to Panama Canal, Billions Saved by DOGE, Outreach Effort Begins  U.S. Department of War (.gov)

IAEA Director General Visits Panama to Strengthen Cooperation through Rays of Hope and Atoms4Food - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Director General Visits Panama to Strengthen Cooperation through Rays of Hope and Atoms4Food  International Atomic Energy Agency

‘Handcuffed, Dejected’: 35 Indians Deported by US - Kashmir Observer‘Handcuffed, Dejected’: 35 Indians Deported by US  Kashmir Observer

More and better jobs for Panama - World Bank GroupMore and better jobs for Panama  World Bank Group

The best countries for expats in 2025 - BBCThe best countries for expats in 2025  BBC

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

Turkmenistan schoolchildren head to the "Robotics Olympics" in Panama - Turkmenistan Altyn AsyrTurkmenistan schoolchildren head to the "Robotics Olympics" in Panama  Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr

Panama City residents blown away by Touch-A-Truck event - mypanhandle.comPanama City residents blown away by Touch-A-Truck event  mypanhandle.com

Phillips 66 and Energy Transfer unveil plan for 76 km LPG pipeline in Panama - Energies MediaPhillips 66 and Energy Transfer unveil plan for 76 km LPG pipeline in Panama  Energies Media

NBH stunned as Pensacola Catholic rallies to win Elite 8 thriller - Panama City News HeraldNBH stunned as Pensacola Catholic rallies to win Elite 8 thriller  Panama City News Herald

Audit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract - Al JazeeraAudit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract  Al Jazeera

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

Panama stop Uganda Cubs in FIFA U-17 World Cup rehearsal tie - cecafaPanama stop Uganda Cubs in FIFA U-17 World Cup rehearsal tie  cecafa

HIV and TB Overview: Panama - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Panama  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Hegseth Says U.S. Partnering With Panama to Secure Canal, Deter China - U.S. Department of War (.gov)Hegseth Says U.S. Partnering With Panama to Secure Canal, Deter China  U.S. Department of War (.gov)

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

Dominican students to represent country in first Global Robotics Challenge 2025 in Panama - Dominica News OnlineDominican students to represent country in first Global Robotics Challenge 2025 in Panama  Dominica News Online

“Nobody Cared, Nobody Listened”: The US Expulsion of Third-Country Nationals to Panama | HRW - Human Rights Watch“Nobody Cared, Nobody Listened”: The US Expulsion of Third-Country Nationals to Panama | HRW  Human Rights Watch

94% of expats say they have a good life in Panama, recent survey shows: 'It has a perfect mix of decent infrastructure at affordable prices' - CNBC94% of expats say they have a good life in Panama, recent survey shows: 'It has a perfect mix of decent infrastructure at affordable prices'  CNBC

Great-power competition in the Panama Canal - The International Institute for Strategic StudiesGreat-power competition in the Panama Canal  The International Institute for Strategic Studies

Panama opposition party accuses US of ‘camouflaged invasion’ - The GuardianPanama opposition party accuses US of ‘camouflaged invasion’  The Guardian

Global Supply Chains Face Unprecedented Disruption as New Panama Canal Restrictions Take Effect - Zoom Bangla NewsGlobal Supply Chains Face Unprecedented Disruption as New Panama Canal Restrictions Take Effect  Zoom Bangla News

WATCH | Lake Hamilton's Ian Jara shines as a soccer star after journey from Panama - Hot Springs Sentinel RecordWATCH | Lake Hamilton's Ian Jara shines as a soccer star after journey from Panama  Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Japan-Panama Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Panama Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Inside the Panama Canal's mega-project plan to engineer its way through severe droughts of the future - CNBCInside the Panama Canal's mega-project plan to engineer its way through severe droughts of the future  CNBC

Panama declares emergency over banana region unrest - BBCPanama declares emergency over banana region unrest  BBC

Pentagon chief says US could 'revive' Panama bases - The GuardianPentagon chief says US could 'revive' Panama bases  The Guardian

China’s Cosco seeks at least 20% as Beijing reshapes $23bn Panama ports deal - Financial TimesChina’s Cosco seeks at least 20% as Beijing reshapes $23bn Panama ports deal  Financial Times

Oman participates in FIRST Global Challenge in Panama - Times of OmanOman participates in FIRST Global Challenge in Panama  Times of Oman

‘Camouflaged invasion’: Panama opposition slams security pact with the US - Al Jazeera‘Camouflaged invasion’: Panama opposition slams security pact with the US  Al Jazeera

U.S. Special Ops Conduct Combined Training With Panama, Formalize Commitment - U.S. Department of War (.gov)U.S. Special Ops Conduct Combined Training With Panama, Formalize Commitment  U.S. Department of War (.gov)

One-time bill adjustment now available for high water bills in Panama City - WJHGOne-time bill adjustment now available for high water bills in Panama City  WJHG

Tension and defiance in Panama after Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal - The GuardianTension and defiance in Panama after Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal  The Guardian

Panama Canal looking for investors to develop port terminals - Freightnews.co.zaPanama Canal looking for investors to develop port terminals  Freightnews.co.za