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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Indigenous leadership and science revive Panama’s degraded lands - MongabayIndigenous leadership and science revive Panama’s degraded lands  Mongabay

Panama files lawsuits against owner of ports at centre of US-China struggle - theguardian.comPanama files lawsuits against owner of ports at centre of US-China struggle  theguardian.com

Panama Official Seeks Review of CK Hutchison Port Contract - Bloomberg.comPanama Official Seeks Review of CK Hutchison Port Contract  Bloomberg.com

Hutchison faces court challenge for control of ports in Panama - Splash247Hutchison faces court challenge for control of ports in Panama  Splash247

We respect India's right to defend, says Panama on Pahalgam terror attack - WIONWe respect India's right to defend, says Panama on Pahalgam terror attack  WION

China close to gaining greater control of the critical Panama canal, Trump's boast fails - OpIndiaChina close to gaining greater control of the critical Panama canal, Trump's boast fails  OpIndia

US Military Trains To Defend Panama Canal From China Threat - NewsweekUS Military Trains To Defend Panama Canal From China Threat  Newsweek

I moved from Atlanta to Panama with my 97-year-old mother. Healthcare is excellent here, and we can afford a larger home. - Business InsiderI moved from Atlanta to Panama with my 97-year-old mother. Healthcare is excellent here, and we can afford a larger home.  Business Insider

Panama Ports Company to discuss port sale with government - Investing.comPanama Ports Company to discuss port sale with government  Investing.com

Panama Ports says it will discuss ports sale with Panama government By Reuters - Investing.comPanama Ports says it will discuss ports sale with Panama government By Reuters  Investing.com

Playlists reveal celebrity vibes as ‘Panama’ site exposes listening habits - Telegraph IndiaPlaylists reveal celebrity vibes as ‘Panama’ site exposes listening habits  Telegraph India

Spotify Playlist of Sam Altman, JD Vance, Palmer Luckey, Karoline Leavitt, Pam Bondi and others leaked in - Times of IndiaSpotify Playlist of Sam Altman, JD Vance, Palmer Luckey, Karoline Leavitt, Pam Bondi and others leaked in  Times of India

Panama Petrochem Faces Evaluation Score Adjustment Amid Cautious Financial Outlook - MarketsMojoPanama Petrochem Faces Evaluation Score Adjustment Amid Cautious Financial Outlook  MarketsMojo

Panama disease | Description, Symptoms, & Control - BritannicaPanama disease | Description, Symptoms, & Control  Britannica

Panama bars registration of oil and bulk ships over 15 years old - TradingViewPanama bars registration of oil and bulk ships over 15 years old  TradingView

How to secure your Spotify playlists from leaking to Panama Playlists - t2ONLINEHow to secure your Spotify playlists from leaking to Panama Playlists  t2ONLINE

China eyes greater influence over Panama canal as BlackRock deal collapses - The Economic TimesChina eyes greater influence over Panama canal as BlackRock deal collapses  The Economic Times

MoS Margherita, Panama's minister review progress in bilateral ties - IANS LIVEMoS Margherita, Panama's minister review progress in bilateral ties  IANS LIVE

Panama auditor files suit to scrap CK Hutchison-controlled port contract - ReutersPanama auditor files suit to scrap CK Hutchison-controlled port contract  Reuters

CK Hutchison to invite ‘major’ Chinese investor for $23bn Panama ports deal - Financial TimesCK Hutchison to invite ‘major’ Chinese investor for $23bn Panama ports deal  Financial Times

CK Hutchison Seeks to Include Chinese Investor in Panama Port Deal - WSJ - The Wall Street JournalCK Hutchison Seeks to Include Chinese Investor in Panama Port Deal - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal

Panama touts public-private solution for Hutchison ports company - The LoadstarPanama touts public-private solution for Hutchison ports company  The Loadstar

Panama assumes presidency of UN Security Council for August - qazinform.comPanama assumes presidency of UN Security Council for August  qazinform.com

Panama Ports says it will discuss ports sale with Panama government - ReutersPanama Ports says it will discuss ports sale with Panama government  Reuters

Panama Canal - Traffic, Shipping, Economy - BritannicaPanama Canal - Traffic, Shipping, Economy  Britannica

Panama Maritime Authority clarifies recognition of Indian Seafarer certificates - India Shipping NewsPanama Maritime Authority clarifies recognition of Indian Seafarer certificates  India Shipping News

‘Panama Playlists’ claims to expose Spotify habits of JD Vance and other high-profile figures - Euronews.com‘Panama Playlists’ claims to expose Spotify habits of JD Vance and other high-profile figures  Euronews.com

Local Communities Challenge Panama Canal Expansion Project In Supreme Court - Marine InsightLocal Communities Challenge Panama Canal Expansion Project In Supreme Court  Marine Insight

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports deal - AP NewsHong Kong’s CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports deal  AP News

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 Communities Challenge Canal Expansion Project in Supreme Court - Marine News MagazinePanama Communities Challenge Canal Expansion Project in Supreme Court  Marine News Magazine

China stake in CK Hutchison port sale could ease Beijing pressure but US geopolitical risks remain - ReutersChina stake in CK Hutchison port sale could ease Beijing pressure but US geopolitical risks remain  Reuters

Panama’s Mulino signals end to CK Hutchison port contracts By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaPanama’s Mulino signals end to CK Hutchison port contracts By Investing.com  Investing.com India

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

“Panama Playlists” Site Reveals the Spotify Habits of Politicians and CEOs - EDMTunes“Panama Playlists” Site Reveals the Spotify Habits of Politicians and CEOs  EDMTunes

Panama comptroller files lawsuit to nullify Hutchison port contract - Seatrade MaritimePanama comptroller files lawsuit to nullify Hutchison port contract  Seatrade Maritime

Spotify Panama Playlists expose the soundtrack of the elite (and the death of their privacy) - Android AuthoritySpotify Panama Playlists expose the soundtrack of the elite (and the death of their privacy)  Android Authority

Panama Ports will discuss port sale with Panama Government - Marine News MagazinePanama Ports will discuss port sale with Panama Government  Marine News Magazine

Now, Mexico,China, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica on High Alert as Canada Issues Latest Tsunami Travel Advisory Following Kamchatka Earthquake: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Mexico,China, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica on High Alert as Canada Issues Latest Tsunami Travel Advisory Following Kamchatka Earthquake: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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

Panama bets on keeping close ties with India - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyPanama bets on keeping close ties with India  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

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

US and Panama sign defense pact to strengthen control over Panama Canal amid rising China threat - Times of IndiaUS and Panama sign defense pact to strengthen control over Panama Canal amid rising China threat  Times of India

Sojitz Enters Hyundai Brand Import and Retail Business in Panama| News Room|Sojitz Corporation - sojitz.comSojitz Enters Hyundai Brand Import and Retail Business in Panama| News Room|Sojitz Corporation  sojitz.com

Panama ports deal: Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison urges respect for rule of law - South China Morning PostPanama ports deal: Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison urges respect for rule of law  South China Morning Post

Panama: Empowering Indigenous Women through a Better Protection and Marketing of Handicrafts - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationPanama: Empowering Indigenous Women through a Better Protection and Marketing of Handicrafts  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

Hutchison Calls for “Respectful Coordination” and Consultations with Panama - The Maritime ExecutiveHutchison Calls for “Respectful Coordination” and Consultations with Panama  The Maritime Executive

Panama’s Comptroller Asks Court to Void Hutchison’s Terminal Concession - The Maritime ExecutivePanama’s Comptroller Asks Court to Void Hutchison’s Terminal Concession  The Maritime Executive

What JD Vance, Pam Bondi, and Sam Altman Can’t Stop Listening to, According to the ‘Panama Playlists’ - WIREDWhat JD Vance, Pam Bondi, and Sam Altman Can’t Stop Listening to, According to the ‘Panama Playlists’  WIRED

CK Hutchison-Operated Panama Ports Could be Taken Over by State Partnerships - gCaptainCK Hutchison-Operated Panama Ports Could be Taken Over by State Partnerships  gCaptain

Panama’s Mulino signals end to CK Hutchison port contracts - Investing.comPanama’s Mulino signals end to CK Hutchison port contracts  Investing.com

CX Briefing: Panama Sues CK Hutchison for Port Rights - Caixin GlobalCX Briefing: Panama Sues CK Hutchison for Port Rights  Caixin Global

Hong Kong firm appeals for legal protection of investors as its Panama Ports contract faces lawsuits - AP NewsHong Kong firm appeals for legal protection of investors as its Panama Ports contract faces lawsuits  AP News

Panama Auditor Files Suit to Scrap CK Hutchison-Controlled Port Contract - Marine News MagazinePanama Auditor Files Suit to Scrap CK Hutchison-Controlled Port Contract  Marine News Magazine

The looming deadline for the Panama Canal ports deal - The EconomistThe looming deadline for the Panama Canal ports deal  The Economist

Migrant traffic through the Darién Gap falls to near zero - AxiosMigrant traffic through the Darién Gap falls to near zero  Axios

Panama Maritime Authority: No Restrictions on Indian Training Certificates - The Maritime ExecutivePanama Maritime Authority: No Restrictions on Indian Training Certificates  The Maritime Executive

Panamanian farmers versus global shipping—and Donald Trump - The EconomistPanamanian farmers versus global shipping—and Donald Trump  The Economist

IAEA Director General Visits Panama to Strengthen Cooperation through Rays of Hope and Atoms4Food - IAEAIAEA Director General Visits Panama to Strengthen Cooperation through Rays of Hope and Atoms4Food  IAEA

“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

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

US, Jamaica, Cuba, Panama, And Honduras Featured In Cayman Airways’ Special Autumn Airfare Sale As The Airline Marks Fifty-Seven Years Of Connecting The Cayman Islands To Major Destinations - Travel And Tour WorldUS, Jamaica, Cuba, Panama, And Honduras Featured In Cayman Airways’ Special Autumn Airfare Sale As The Airline Marks Fifty-Seven Years Of Connecting The Cayman Islands To Major Destinations  Travel And Tour World

Panama assumes presidency of UN Security Council - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyPanama assumes presidency of UN Security Council  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

News - Missouri National Guard shares expertise with Panama Public Forces. - DVIDSNews - Missouri National Guard shares expertise with Panama Public Forces.  DVIDS

Residents dance the night away at senior prom in Panama City Beach - WJHGResidents dance the night away at senior prom in Panama City Beach  WJHG

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

Two CK Hutchison-Operated Ports Near Panama Could See State Partnerships Take Over - Marine News MagazineTwo CK Hutchison-Operated Ports Near Panama Could See State Partnerships Take Over  Marine News Magazine

Panama says it could take over ports as it threatens to upend $20B deal with BlackRock, MSC - New York PostPanama says it could take over ports as it threatens to upend $20B deal with BlackRock, MSC  New York Post

Panama's $1.6 Billion Canal Reservoir Plan Sparks Displacement Crisis Amid Global Trade Fears - Zoom Bangla NewsPanama's $1.6 Billion Canal Reservoir Plan Sparks Displacement Crisis Amid Global Trade Fears  Zoom Bangla News

Panama Comptroller files lawsuit to nullify CK Hutchison port concession - WorldCargo NewsPanama Comptroller files lawsuit to nullify CK Hutchison port concession  WorldCargo News

China threatens to block Panama ports deal unless its shipping giant gets stake, WSJ reports - ReutersChina threatens to block Panama ports deal unless its shipping giant gets stake, WSJ reports  Reuters

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 travel - Lonely PlanetPanama travel  Lonely Planet

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

Panama Communities Challenge Canal Expansion Project in Supreme Court - U.S. News & World ReportPanama Communities Challenge Canal Expansion Project in Supreme Court  U.S. News & World Report

International News: Panama considers state partnerships to operate key ports following legal battle - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comInternational News: Panama considers state partnerships to operate key ports following legal battle  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

US soldiers arrive in Panama for military exercises - Times of IndiaUS soldiers arrive in Panama for military exercises  Times of India

Trump’s New World (Dis)order - Reveal from The Center for Investigative ReportingTrump’s New World (Dis)order  Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting

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

Hong Kong firm appeals for legal protection of investors as its Panama Ports contract faces lawsuits - The IndependentHong Kong firm appeals for legal protection of investors as its Panama Ports contract faces lawsuits  The Independent

Panama remembers President Omar Torrijos’ legacy - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyPanama remembers President Omar Torrijos’ legacy  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

CK Hutchison to engage with Panama government, stakeholders over ports' future - The Standard (HK)CK Hutchison to engage with Panama government, stakeholders over ports' future  The Standard (HK)

The Panamanian Right’s Dirty Alliance - JacobinThe Panamanian Right’s Dirty Alliance  Jacobin

Panama’s Record $34.9 Billion Budget Masks Deepening Debt Crisis - Zoom Bangla NewsPanama’s Record $34.9 Billion Budget Masks Deepening Debt Crisis  Zoom Bangla News

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 - General DebatePanama  General Debate

Will CK Hutchison’s plan to tap mainland Chinese firm for ports deal pay off? - South China Morning PostWill CK Hutchison’s plan to tap mainland Chinese firm for ports deal pay off?  South China Morning Post

Chiquita lays off remaining day workers in Panama - ReutersChiquita lays off remaining day workers in Panama  Reuters

Exclusive | China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless Its Shipping Giant Is Part of It - WSJ - The Wall Street JournalExclusive | China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless Its Shipping Giant Is Part of It - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal

Panama Auditor Files Suit to Scrap CK Hutchison-Controlled Port Contract - Money/ US NewsPanama Auditor Files Suit to Scrap CK Hutchison-Controlled Port Contract  Money/ US News

The Panama Ports Sale: Strategic Implications and Investment Opportunities Amid Geopolitical and Legal Uncertainty - AInvestThe Panama Ports Sale: Strategic Implications and Investment Opportunities Amid Geopolitical and Legal Uncertainty  AInvest

Panama Court Battle Threatens CK Hutchison’s Canal Port Deal - Sourcing JournalPanama Court Battle Threatens CK Hutchison’s Canal Port Deal  Sourcing Journal

Panama declares emergency in western province after deadly pension protests - Al JazeeraPanama declares emergency in western province after deadly pension protests  Al Jazeera

Chiquita’s break from Panama leaves a province in crisis - Neue Zürcher ZeitungChiquita’s break from Panama leaves a province in crisis  Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports deal - Yahoo FinanceHong Kong's CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports deal  Yahoo Finance

Panama opposition party accuses US of ‘camouflaged invasion’ - theguardian.comPanama opposition party accuses US of ‘camouflaged invasion’  theguardian.com

More construction: Panama City begins new portion in Phase 2 of Harrison Avenue Streetscape Project - Panama City News HeraldMore construction: Panama City begins new portion in Phase 2 of Harrison Avenue Streetscape Project  Panama City News Herald

CK Hutchison ports deal deadline likely to be extended as geopolitics weigh, sources say - ReutersCK Hutchison ports deal deadline likely to be extended as geopolitics weigh, sources say  Reuters

CK Hutchison seeks mainland Chinese investor for US$23 billion ports deal - South China Morning PostCK Hutchison seeks mainland Chinese investor for US$23 billion ports deal  South China Morning Post

BlackRock’s $23 billion Panama ports deal may add another partner, says current owner CK Hutchison - Pensions & InvestmentsBlackRock’s $23 billion Panama ports deal may add another partner, says current owner CK Hutchison  Pensions & Investments