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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panama Canal Considers Pipeline to Ship Gas to Asia - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comPanama Canal Considers Pipeline to Ship Gas to Asia  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Why Billionaire Li Ka-shing's Panama Ports Deal Infuriates China - Bloomberg.comWhy Billionaire Li Ka-shing's Panama Ports Deal Infuriates China  Bloomberg.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'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

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

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

Tender alert: Panama Canal Authority offers key arrivals and departures duty-free opportunity - Moodie Davitt ReportTender alert: Panama Canal Authority offers key arrivals and departures duty-free opportunity  Moodie Davitt Report

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

Panama purges and deregisters 107 ships from its fleet due to sanctions - India Shipping NewsPanama purges and deregisters 107 ships from its fleet due to sanctions  India Shipping News

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

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

First Quantum shares rise after company drops arbitration against Panama - TradingViewFirst Quantum shares rise after company drops arbitration against Panama  TradingView

13th IFF Panama Aims for Young Auds with Comedies, Thrillers, Animation - Variety13th IFF Panama Aims for Young Auds with Comedies, Thrillers, Animation  Variety

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

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

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

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

News Political fallout may delay Panama Ports Co sale to BlackRock-TiL - The LoadstarNews Political fallout may delay Panama Ports Co sale to BlackRock-TiL  The Loadstar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Berlinale Winner ‘Pepe,’ Sundance Sensation ‘Sujo‘ and Panama’s Acclaimed ‘Beloved Tropic,’ Lead this Year’s Audience Award Contenders at the 13th Panama Film Festival - VarietyBerlinale Winner ‘Pepe,’ Sundance Sensation ‘Sujo‘ and Panama’s Acclaimed ‘Beloved Tropic,’ Lead this Year’s Audience Award Contenders at the 13th Panama Film Festival  Variety

Commentary: The Panama ports sale isn’t over, but China’s message to the Li family is clear - CNACommentary: The Panama ports sale isn’t over, but China’s message to the Li family is clear  CNA

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

Massive power outage plunges Panama into darkness following explosion at thermoelectric power plant - Times of IndiaMassive power outage plunges Panama into darkness following explosion at thermoelectric power plant  Times of India

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

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

The limited wiggle room for new players in Panama's infra market - BNamericasThe limited wiggle room for new players in Panama's infra market  BNamericas

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

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 rejects Interpol request for former president Martinelli - ThePrintPanama rejects Interpol request for former president Martinelli  ThePrint

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

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

Beijing resumes criticism of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison over Panama ports deal - Hong Kong Free PressBeijing resumes criticism of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison over Panama ports deal  Hong Kong Free Press

13th Iff Panama Aims for Young Auds with Comedies, Thrillers, Animation - IMDb13th Iff Panama Aims for Young Auds with Comedies, Thrillers, Animation  IMDb

FQVLF Provides Updates on Cobre Panama's Arbitration Proceedings - Yahoo FinanceFQVLF Provides Updates on Cobre Panama's Arbitration Proceedings  Yahoo Finance

Berlinale Winner ‘Pepe,’ Sundance Sensation ‘Sujo‘ and Panama’s Acclaimed ‘Beloved Tropic,’ Lead this Year’s Audience Award Contenders at the 13th Panama Film Festival - IMDbBerlinale Winner ‘Pepe,’ Sundance Sensation ‘Sujo‘ and Panama’s Acclaimed ‘Beloved Tropic,’ Lead this Year’s Audience Award Contenders at the 13th Panama Film Festival  IMDb

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

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

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

Report: Panama Poised to Purge Sanctioned Tankers from Registry - The Maritime ExecutiveReport: Panama Poised to Purge Sanctioned Tankers from Registry  The Maritime Executive

China Holds Off Deals With Li Ka-shing After Panama Ports Deal - Bloomberg.comChina Holds Off Deals With Li Ka-shing After Panama Ports Deal  Bloomberg.com

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

First Quantum Provides Update on Arbitration Proceedings in Panama - TradingViewFirst Quantum Provides Update on Arbitration Proceedings in Panama  TradingView

China stops $23B sale of Panama Canal ports to BlackRock over national security - Diya TVChina stops $23B sale of Panama Canal ports to BlackRock over national security  Diya TV

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

First Quantum Gains As Arbitration Ends And Talks Progress With Panama - FinimizeFirst Quantum Gains As Arbitration Ends And Talks Progress With Panama  Finimize

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

Panama Registry Set to Remove 128 Ships as US Sanctions Tighten - Bloomberg.comPanama Registry Set to Remove 128 Ships as US Sanctions Tighten  Bloomberg.com

China to review Panama port sale from Hong Kong firm to US company - Anadolu AjansiChina to review Panama port sale from Hong Kong firm to US company  Anadolu Ajansi

Trump-backed sale of Panama ports to US consortium delayed amid Beijing scrutiny - SemaforTrump-backed sale of Panama ports to US consortium delayed amid Beijing scrutiny  Semafor

Uruguay: Orsi's first tour as president will be to Panama and Honduras - MercoPressUruguay: Orsi's first tour as president will be to Panama and Honduras  MercoPress

China Halts Panama Port Sale to BlackRock - gCaptainChina Halts Panama Port Sale to BlackRock  gCaptain

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

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

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

BlackRock's deal for Panama ports gets delayed, source says - AxiosBlackRock's deal for Panama ports gets delayed, source says  Axios

China blocks CK Hutchison BlackRock Panama ports deal as Li Ka-shing adapts to political shifts - Dimsum DailyChina blocks CK Hutchison BlackRock Panama ports deal as Li Ka-shing adapts to political shifts  Dimsum Daily

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

China Is Already Pushing Back Against Trump in Panama and Latin America - World Politics ReviewChina Is Already Pushing Back Against Trump in Panama and Latin America  World Politics Review

China's move to delay Panama Canal ports sale is 'unprecedented,' Gen. Jack Keane says - Fox BusinessChina's move to delay Panama Canal ports sale is 'unprecedented,' Gen. Jack Keane says  Fox Business

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

Panama Deals a Blow to Putin's Shadow Fleet - NewsweekPanama Deals a Blow to Putin's Shadow Fleet  Newsweek

First Quantum shares rise after company drops arbitration against Panama - MarketScreenerFirst Quantum shares rise after company drops arbitration against Panama  MarketScreener

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

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

Panama to deregister 128 vessels linked to Russia and Iran’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers - theins.ruPanama to deregister 128 vessels linked to Russia and Iran’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers  theins.ru

US says it is 'not surprised' that China would be upset at Panama ports deal - ReutersUS says it is 'not surprised' that China would be upset at Panama ports deal  Reuters

Panama Canal earmarks slot for greener ships - Splash247Panama Canal earmarks slot for greener ships  Splash247

BlackRock’s Panama Canal port deal in question amid China investigation - Straight Arrow NewsBlackRock’s Panama Canal port deal in question amid China investigation  Straight Arrow News

Panama ports deal delayed under Chinese pressure - Ship TechnologyPanama ports deal delayed under Chinese pressure  Ship Technology

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

Hong Kong group ‘will not sign Panama deal next week’, Beijing to launch probe - South China Morning PostHong Kong group ‘will not sign Panama deal next week’, Beijing to launch probe  South China Morning Post

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

Panama extends safe passage for ex-president Martinelli to travel to Nicaragua - TradingViewPanama extends safe passage for ex-president Martinelli to travel to Nicaragua  TradingView

Exclusive | China risks US reaction by intervening in Panama Canal sale: senior ex-diplomat - South China Morning PostExclusive | China risks US reaction by intervening in Panama Canal sale: senior ex-diplomat  South China Morning Post

Trump wants to take back the Panama Canal but why did Jimmy Carter cede control decades ago? - The Economic TimesTrump wants to take back the Panama Canal but why did Jimmy Carter cede control decades ago?  The Economic Times

Panama - General DebatePanama  General Debate

‘Don’t act in concert with US hegemony’: Beijing signals anger over Hutchison deal - South China Morning Post‘Don’t act in concert with US hegemony’: Beijing signals anger over Hutchison deal  South China Morning Post

China pauses new deals with Li Ka-Shing family after Panama ports plan - The Japan TimesChina pauses new deals with Li Ka-Shing family after Panama ports plan  The Japan Times

Report: Under Pressure from China Hutchison Will Delay Panama Terminal Sale - The Maritime ExecutiveReport: Under Pressure from China Hutchison Will Delay Panama Terminal Sale  The Maritime Executive

How a 43-port business deal threatens China’s global power - The Christian Science MonitorHow a 43-port business deal threatens China’s global power  The Christian Science Monitor