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 Canal transits in FY2025 bounce back from drought - Seatrade Maritime NewsPanama Canal transits in FY2025 bounce back from drought  Seatrade Maritime News

How to watch El Salvador v Panama: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats - Bet365How to watch El Salvador v Panama: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats  Bet365

For the First Time in 40 Years, Panama’s Ocean Lifeline Has Vanished - SciTechDailyFor the First Time in 40 Years, Panama’s Ocean Lifeline Has Vanished  SciTechDaily

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

US and Panama propose new force of 5,550 in Haiti with the power to detain gang suspects - AP NewsUS and Panama propose new force of 5,550 in Haiti with the power to detain gang suspects  AP News

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

Panama’s ocean lifeline vanishes for the first time in 40 years - ScienceDailyPanama’s ocean lifeline vanishes for the first time in 40 years  ScienceDaily

For the first time in 40 Years, Panama's deep and cold ocean waters fail to emerge - Phys.orgFor the first time in 40 Years, Panama's deep and cold ocean waters fail to emerge  Phys.org

We Are Tech Privacy Reporters. Our Music Habits Got Doxxed. - The New York TimesWe Are Tech Privacy Reporters. Our Music Habits Got Doxxed.  The New York Times

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

Panama Canal ends FY2025 with 14 per cent revenue increase - Port TechnologyPanama Canal ends FY2025 with 14 per cent revenue increase  Port Technology

Panama Canal profits rise when freight market dips - Trans.INFOPanama Canal profits rise when freight market dips  Trans.INFO

Panama’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Trades IOUs for Bonds - and Gains Room to Move - Global SWFPanama’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Trades IOUs for Bonds - and Gains Room to Move  Global SWF

Panama Canal records revenue and traffic growth in 2025 - FreshPlazaPanama Canal records revenue and traffic growth in 2025  FreshPlaza

Cemex divests its operations in Panama and expands its U.S. Aggregates business - CemexCemex divests its operations in Panama and expands its U.S. Aggregates business  Cemex

El Salvador vs. Panama: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview - FOX SportsEl Salvador vs. Panama: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview  FOX Sports

Panama Canal begins 2025–2026 cruise season - PortnewsPanama Canal begins 2025–2026 cruise season  Portnews

Communities denounce abandonment after closure of Cobre Panama and demand reopening - BNamericasCommunities denounce abandonment after closure of Cobre Panama and demand reopening  BNamericas

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

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

Panama environment minister backs calls for reform of UN climate process - Climate Home NewsPanama environment minister backs calls for reform of UN climate process  Climate Home News

Cemex sells Panama operations, expands aggregates business in US - International Cement ReviewCemex sells Panama operations, expands aggregates business in US  International Cement Review

Panama Canal revenue hits $5.7b in FY2025 as traffic surges - Baird MaritimePanama Canal revenue hits $5.7b in FY2025 as traffic surges  Baird Maritime

Cemex divests Panama cement plant, focuses on US growth markets - S&P GlobalCemex divests Panama cement plant, focuses on US growth markets  S&P Global

Panama Canal posts $5.7 billion in FY2025 revenue, transits jump 19% By Reuters - Investing.comPanama Canal posts $5.7 billion in FY2025 revenue, transits jump 19% By Reuters  Investing.com

Panama Joins US, Canada, Argentina, Maldives, Mongolia in Promoting Respectful Tourism and Responsible Travel to Industry, What is New in This - Travel And Tour WorldPanama Joins US, Canada, Argentina, Maldives, Mongolia in Promoting Respectful Tourism and Responsible Travel to Industry, What is New in This  Travel And Tour World

How to watch today's El Salvador vs Panama World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time - Goal.comHow to watch today's El Salvador vs Panama World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time  Goal.com

Residents of Cobre Panama question the role of an environmental group linked to the 2023 protests - BNamericasResidents of Cobre Panama question the role of an environmental group linked to the 2023 protests  BNamericas

Cemex completes sale of Panama operations to Grupo Estrella for US$200m - Global CementCemex completes sale of Panama operations to Grupo Estrella for US$200m  Global Cement

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

From Brooklyn Bridge to Panama Canal: Discover 6 Projects that Seemed Impossible - We Build ValueFrom Brooklyn Bridge to Panama Canal: Discover 6 Projects that Seemed Impossible  We Build Value

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

Bladex Leads Syndicated Loan to Support Cemento Panam's Expansion in Panama - PR NewswireBladex Leads Syndicated Loan to Support Cemento Panam's Expansion in Panama  PR Newswire

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

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 reports FY2025 revenue with surge in transits - Container NewsPanama Canal reports FY2025 revenue with surge in transits  Container News

New fish migrations into the Panama Canal increase likelihood of interoceanic invasions in the Americas - ScienceDirect.comNew fish migrations into the Panama Canal increase likelihood of interoceanic invasions in the Americas  ScienceDirect.com

China says top US envoy to Panama ‘spreading lies’ after ‘malign’ presence jibe - South China Morning PostChina says top US envoy to Panama ‘spreading lies’ after ‘malign’ presence jibe  South China Morning Post

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

Panama Canal Posts Strong FY2025 Results as Transits Surge 19% - Breakbulk.NewsPanama Canal Posts Strong FY2025 Results as Transits Surge 19%  Breakbulk.News

The Bitcoin Way Launches Panama Discovery Trip — A Premium 3-Day Plan B Experience - markets.businessinsider.comThe Bitcoin Way Launches Panama Discovery Trip — A Premium 3-Day Plan B Experience  markets.businessinsider.com

Panama Canal is making major play to win back lost energy trade - CNBCPanama Canal is making major play to win back lost energy trade  CNBC

MSF concludes activities in Panama amid drastic drop in migration flows - Doctors Without BordersMSF concludes activities in Panama amid drastic drop in migration flows  Doctors Without Borders

El Salvador vs. Panama: How to watch 2026 World Cup qualifying, TV channel, live stream - Pro Soccer WireEl Salvador vs. Panama: How to watch 2026 World Cup qualifying, TV channel, live stream  Pro Soccer Wire

Preview: El Salvador vs Panama - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: El Salvador vs Panama - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Spatiotemporal distribution of salinity in Gatun Lake and the Panama Canal pre- and post-expansion - ScienceDirect.comSpatiotemporal distribution of salinity in Gatun Lake and the Panama Canal pre- and post-expansion  ScienceDirect.com

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 City is looking for public input on the re-evaluation of the city charter - WJHGPanama City is looking for public input on the re-evaluation of the city charter  WJHG

News - U.S. and Panama Prepare to Launch 21-Day Combined Jungle Operations Course - DVIDSNews - U.S. and Panama Prepare to Launch 21-Day Combined Jungle Operations Course  DVIDS

Unprecedented suppression of Panama’s Pacific upwelling in 2025 - PNASUnprecedented suppression of Panama’s Pacific upwelling in 2025  PNAS

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

Surge in Panama Canal transits marks strong recovery - Freight NewsSurge in Panama Canal transits marks strong recovery  Freight News

Panama travel - Lonely PlanetPanama travel  Lonely Planet

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

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

China says US ambassador to Panama 'spreading lies' after 'malign' presence jibe - YahooChina says US ambassador to Panama 'spreading lies' after 'malign' presence jibe  Yahoo

Expats are running away to Panama—they're enjoying a better quality of life for 40% less than back home - FortuneExpats are running away to Panama—they're enjoying a better quality of life for 40% less than back home  Fortune

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

Interview: Ramon Franco, General Director, Panama Ship Registry - The Maritime ExecutiveInterview: Ramon Franco, General Director, Panama Ship Registry  The Maritime Executive

First Commerce Credit Union celebrates grand opening of Panama City location - CUInsightFirst Commerce Credit Union celebrates grand opening of Panama City location  CUInsight

Panama Canal May Face Frequent Extreme Water Lows In Coming Decades - Eurasia ReviewPanama Canal May Face Frequent Extreme Water Lows In Coming Decades  Eurasia Review

Panama files lawsuits against owner of ports at centre of US-China struggle - The GuardianPanama files lawsuits against owner of ports at centre of US-China struggle  The Guardian

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

China accuses US envoy to Panama of 'lies' over its influence - Nikkei AsiaChina accuses US envoy to Panama of 'lies' over its influence  Nikkei Asia

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

Bladex Leads Syndicated Loan to Support Cemento Panam's Expansion in Panama – Company Announcement - Financial TimesBladex Leads Syndicated Loan to Support Cemento Panam's Expansion in Panama – Company Announcement  Financial Times

Hegseth Says U.S. Partnering With Panama to Secure Canal, Deter China - war.govHegseth Says U.S. Partnering With Panama to Secure Canal, Deter China  war.gov

FSU Panama City and NWF Health Network hosts Community Resource Expo - mypanhandle.comFSU Panama City and NWF Health Network hosts Community Resource Expo  mypanhandle.com

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

PM Browne Commends Panama’s “Principled” Geopolitical Stance - antigua.newsPM Browne Commends Panama’s “Principled” Geopolitical Stance  antigua.news

First Commerce Credit Union opens Panama City branch - Panama City News HeraldFirst Commerce Credit Union opens Panama City branch  Panama City News Herald

What Bladex (BLX)'s $206 Million Panama Loan Means for Shareholders - simplywall.stWhat Bladex (BLX)'s $206 Million Panama Loan Means for Shareholders  simplywall.st

“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

Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach is now up for bids, with a $3.3 million minimum - Panama City News HeraldGulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach is now up for bids, with a $3.3 million minimum  Panama City News Herald

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

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)

Communities turn on anti-Cobre Panama NGO - mining-journal.comCommunities turn on anti-Cobre Panama NGO  mining-journal.com

CEMEX Divests Its Assets in Panama, Focuses on US Expansion - Mexico Business NewsCEMEX Divests Its Assets in Panama, Focuses on US Expansion  Mexico Business News

Panama City is looking for public input on the re-evaluation of the city charter - WJHGPanama City is looking for public input on the re-evaluation of the city charter  WJHG

Pre-match El Salvador vs Panama - WC Qual. CONCACAF 2024 - besoccer.comPre-match El Salvador vs Panama - WC Qual. CONCACAF 2024  besoccer.com

Panama Canal posts $5.7 billion in FY2025 revenue, transits jump 19% By Reuters - Investing.com South AfricaPanama Canal posts $5.7 billion in FY2025 revenue, transits jump 19% By Reuters  Investing.com South Africa

This Week in DOD: Better Access to Panama Canal, Billions Saved by DOGE, Outreach Effort Begins - war.govThis Week in DOD: Better Access to Panama Canal, Billions Saved by DOGE, Outreach Effort Begins  war.gov

2024 Investment Climate Statements: Panama - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Investment Climate Statements: Panama  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Impact fees changing in Panama City Beach - WJHGImpact fees changing in Panama City Beach  WJHG

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

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

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

American Troops Train to Protect the Panama Canal - AudacyAmerican Troops Train to Protect the Panama Canal  Audacy

'It’s not our Super Bowl anymore': Mosley earns district three-peat with overtime victory over Niceville - Panama City News Herald'It’s not our Super Bowl anymore': Mosley earns district three-peat with overtime victory over Niceville  Panama City News Herald

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

Panama City Beach to Honor Charlie Kirk with Day of Remembrance - WJHGPanama City Beach to Honor Charlie Kirk with Day of Remembrance  WJHG

From the Panama Papers to Begumpara - daily-sun.comFrom the Panama Papers to Begumpara  daily-sun.com

Panama launches canal gas pipeline project for interoceanic energy corridor - ReutersPanama launches canal gas pipeline project for interoceanic energy corridor  Reuters

Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI Arfiya’s Visit to Panama - mofa.go.jpParliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI Arfiya’s Visit to Panama  mofa.go.jp

The Future of the Panama Canal - Wilson CenterThe Future of the Panama Canal  Wilson Center

Chiquita to return to Panama with $30 million investment and 5,000 jobs - ReutersChiquita to return to Panama with $30 million investment and 5,000 jobs  Reuters

Panama Papers: Why has Bangladesh failed to recover money? - Somoy NewsPanama Papers: Why has Bangladesh failed to recover money?  Somoy News

‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US - Al Jazeera‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US  Al Jazeera