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 - Wikipedia
Panama - CIA World Fact Book
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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

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 - BloombergFirst Quantum Pulls Back From Arbitration on Panama Copper Mine  Bloomberg

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

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

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

'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

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

CK Hutchison Shares Fall as Li Ka-shing Mulls Ports Deal Delay - BloombergCK Hutchison Shares Fall as Li Ka-shing Mulls Ports Deal Delay  Bloomberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Denmark’s Maersk Buys Panama Canal Railway Despite Trump Threat - BloombergDenmark’s Maersk Buys Panama Canal Railway Despite Trump Threat  Bloomberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CK Hutchison to Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal, Media Say - BloombergCK Hutchison to Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal, Media Say  Bloomberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why is Donald Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal? - The Economic TimesWhy is Donald Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?  The Economic 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Panama Canal announces preferential treatment for low-carbon emission vessels - MercoPressPanama Canal announces preferential treatment for low-carbon emission vessels  MercoPress

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

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

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

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

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

Panama Canal CEO Says Trump's Plans Would "Lead To Chaos" - NDTVPanama Canal CEO Says Trump's Plans Would "Lead To Chaos"  NDTV

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

Xi Showdown With Li Ka-shing Threatens China’s Pro-Business Push - BloombergXi Showdown With Li Ka-shing Threatens China’s Pro-Business Push  Bloomberg

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

Verifying Details Of Indians Sent From US To Panama: Centre - NDTVVerifying Details Of Indians Sent From US To Panama: Centre  NDTV

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

Panama Orders First Fleet Of A-29 Combat Aircraft - Aviation WeekPanama Orders First Fleet Of A-29 Combat Aircraft  Aviation Week

Panama City honors military children, proclaims April as 'Month of the Military Child' - Panama City News HeraldPanama City honors military children, proclaims April as 'Month of the Military Child'  Panama City News Herald

Panama - General DebatePanama  General Debate

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

How can Beijing antitrust probe affect Panama deal if Hutchison delays signing? - South China Morning PostHow can Beijing antitrust probe affect Panama deal if Hutchison delays signing?  South China Morning Post

Panama Canal to Prioritize Low-Emission Ships with New “NetZero Slot” - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverPanama Canal to Prioritize Low-Emission Ships with New “NetZero Slot”  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

‘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

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

CPKC, Lanco Group/Mi-Jack sell Panama Canal Railway to APM Terminals - Progressive RailroadingCPKC, Lanco Group/Mi-Jack sell Panama Canal Railway to APM Terminals  Progressive Railroading

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

China halts Hong Kong-based Hutchison’s port deal with US-led consortium in Panama - Global VoicesChina halts Hong Kong-based Hutchison’s port deal with US-led consortium in Panama  Global Voices

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

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

China blasts ‘spineless’ plan to sell Panama Canal ports to BlackRock - CNNChina blasts ‘spineless’ plan to sell Panama Canal ports to BlackRock  CNN

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