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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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

Panama outlines roadmap toward decarbonization - safety4seaPanama outlines roadmap toward decarbonization  safety4sea

There's a mysterious animal in the tropical forests of Panama that waves at predators – in a very scary way - BBC Wildlife MagazineThere's a mysterious animal in the tropical forests of Panama that waves at predators – in a very scary way  BBC Wildlife Magazine

Turned away at US border, Venezuelans languish in Panamanian ‘purgatory’ - The GuardianTurned away at US border, Venezuelans languish in Panamanian ‘purgatory’  The Guardian

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 US-China Fight Over Panama’s Canal Has an Unexpected Winner - Bloomberg.comThe US-China Fight Over Panama’s Canal Has an Unexpected Winner  Bloomberg.com

‘I Don’t Think There’s a Government in Latin America That Has Given In More’ - Politico‘I Don’t Think There’s a Government in Latin America That Has Given In More’  Politico

Panama Canal Plans Sale of New Ports to Bring in Competition Ahead of BlackRock Deal - The Wall Street JournalPanama Canal Plans Sale of New Ports to Bring in Competition Ahead of BlackRock Deal  The Wall Street Journal

U.S. guided-missile cruiser spotted crossing the Panama Canal after warships deployed to Venezuela - CBS NewsU.S. guided-missile cruiser spotted crossing the Panama Canal after warships deployed to Venezuela  CBS News

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

Cobre Panama mine completes environmental audit with no findings - InspenetCobre Panama mine completes environmental audit with no findings  Inspenet

Panama burning the midnight oil for national maritime decarbonization plan - Offshore-Energy.bizPanama burning the midnight oil for national maritime decarbonization plan  Offshore-Energy.biz

Vietnam, Panama governments suffer incidents leaking citizen data - The Record from Recorded Future NewsVietnam, Panama governments suffer incidents leaking citizen data  The Record from Recorded Future News

Data security incident admitted by Panama Ministry of Economy and Finance - SC MediaData security incident admitted by Panama Ministry of Economy and Finance  SC Media

Panama signs deal for Embraer Super Tucano aircraft - AviTrader Aviation NewsPanama signs deal for Embraer Super Tucano aircraft  AviTrader Aviation News

Panama: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Panama - International Monetary FundPanama: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Panama  International Monetary Fund

More details released of Chiquita’s resumption of operations in Panama - FruitnetMore details released of Chiquita’s resumption of operations in Panama  Fruitnet

Points shared as Panama and Guatemala finish level - ConcacafPoints shared as Panama and Guatemala finish level  Concacaf

Countries shorten tuna fishing closure at Pacific summit with few conservation ‘wins’ - MongabayCountries shorten tuna fishing closure at Pacific summit with few conservation ‘wins’  Mongabay

Panama to weigh First Quantum copper mine restart by early 2026 - Mining.comPanama to weigh First Quantum copper mine restart by early 2026  Mining.com

LNG transits through Panama Canal hold steady in August amid weak Asia arbitrage - S&P GlobalLNG transits through Panama Canal hold steady in August amid weak Asia arbitrage  S&P Global

Panama: The Hidden Gem Expats Call the Best Place to Live in the World in 2025 — Here’s Why - MoneycontrolPanama: The Hidden Gem Expats Call the Best Place to Live in the World in 2025 — Here’s Why  Moneycontrol

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 Ministry of Economy discloses breach claimed by INC ransomware - BleepingComputerPanama Ministry of Economy discloses breach claimed by INC ransomware  BleepingComputer

10 best countries to live in 2025, according to expats: Panama, Mexico, UAE, Spain & others - GQ India10 best countries to live in 2025, according to expats: Panama, Mexico, UAE, Spain & others  GQ India

Number of Transits Through Panama Canal Edged Down in August - Marine News MagazineNumber of Transits Through Panama Canal Edged Down in August  Marine News Magazine

Panama Canal announces integration of hybrid tugboats - InspenetPanama Canal announces integration of hybrid tugboats  Inspenet

Panama will discuss reopening Cobre Panama in three to four months - BNamericasPanama will discuss reopening Cobre Panama in three to four months  BNamericas

Panama Canal Traffic Slightly Declines in August - DevdiscoursePanama Canal Traffic Slightly Declines in August  Devdiscourse

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

Panamanian poultry industry shining like a star - WATTPoultry.comPanamanian poultry industry shining like a star  WATTPoultry.com

Panama signs agreement with Chiquita to reactivate banana industry - FreshPlazaPanama signs agreement with Chiquita to reactivate banana industry  FreshPlaza

The Panama Canal Authority Introduces Hybrid Tugboats into its Fleet - Marine News MagazineThe Panama Canal Authority Introduces Hybrid Tugboats into its Fleet  Marine News Magazine

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

An Annual Blast of Pacific Cold Water Did Not Occur, Alarming Scientists - The New York TimesAn Annual Blast of Pacific Cold Water Did Not Occur, Alarming Scientists  The New York Times

U.S. delivers more than 165,000 pounds of food to Panama under the Denton humanitarian delivery program - U.S. Embassy in Panama (.gov)U.S. delivers more than 165,000 pounds of food to Panama under the Denton humanitarian delivery program  U.S. Embassy in Panama (.gov)

Grand opening: Restaurant celebrates heritage, and future, in PC's Historic St. Andrews - Panama City News HeraldGrand opening: Restaurant celebrates heritage, and future, in PC's Historic St. Andrews  Panama City News Herald

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

Unprecedented collapse: Panama's ocean upwelling fails for the first time in 40 years - Earth.comUnprecedented collapse: Panama's ocean upwelling fails for the first time in 40 years  Earth.com

Panama, Guatemala out for first victory in Final Round of World Cup Qualifiers - ConcacafPanama, Guatemala out for first victory in Final Round of World Cup Qualifiers  Concacaf

Panama: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundPanama: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

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

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

Panama vs Guatemala: Lineups for Concacaf 2026 World Cup Qualifiers today, September 8 - BolavipPanama vs Guatemala: Lineups for Concacaf 2026 World Cup Qualifiers today, September 8  Bolavip

Key dates: Panama Canal sets market outreach on gas pipeline and ports - SNIP NoticiasKey dates: Panama Canal sets market outreach on gas pipeline and ports  SNIP Noticias

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

Panama City PD seeks information on a missing endangered woman - mypanhandle.comPanama City PD seeks information on a missing endangered woman  mypanhandle.com

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

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

Top 10 Countries To Live And Work Abroad In 2025, According To Expats - MoneycontrolTop 10 Countries To Live And Work Abroad In 2025, According To Expats  Moneycontrol

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 travel - Lonely PlanetPanama travel  Lonely Planet

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

Panama’s government pushes back against Trump-backed BlackRock acquisition of Panama Canal ports - Trade Finance GlobalPanama’s government pushes back against Trump-backed BlackRock acquisition of Panama Canal ports  Trade Finance Global

Panama Secures Japanese Loan for Metro Line as Canal Tensions Rise - The Tico TimesPanama Secures Japanese Loan for Metro Line as Canal Tensions Rise  The Tico Times

Premios Juventud to open with tribute to Panama - upi.comPremios Juventud to open with tribute to Panama  upi.com

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

Panama’s Gulf Upwelling Fails for First Time in 40 Years - The Tico TimesPanama’s Gulf Upwelling Fails for First Time in 40 Years  The Tico Times

Panama - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyPanama  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

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

News - From Paper to Panama: One Captain’s Mission to Build a Combined Jungle Survival Course - DVIDSNews - From Paper to Panama: One Captain’s Mission to Build a Combined Jungle Survival Course  DVIDS

Panama City PD seeks information on a missing endangered woman - yahoo.comPanama City PD seeks information on a missing endangered woman  yahoo.com

Highlights and goals of Panama vs Guatemala (1-1) in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights and goals of Panama vs Guatemala (1-1) in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Chiquita and Panama government agreement details revealed - FreshFruitPortal.comChiquita and Panama government agreement details revealed  FreshFruitPortal.com

Number of vessels passing through Panama Canal edges down in August - MarketScreenerNumber of vessels passing through Panama Canal edges down in August  MarketScreener

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

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

Fyffes guarantees banana supply despite industry challenges - FruitnetFyffes guarantees banana supply despite industry challenges  Fruitnet

The Panama Canal steer toward a sustainable future with hybrid tugboats - American Journal of TransportationThe Panama Canal steer toward a sustainable future with hybrid tugboats  American Journal of Transportation

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

A necessary next step: from growth to shared prosperity in Panama - World BankA necessary next step: from growth to shared prosperity in Panama  World Bank

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

Where to watch Panama vs Guatemala live in the USA: CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers - BolavipWhere to watch Panama vs Guatemala live in the USA: CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers  Bolavip

The Mulino Doctrine: How Panama Is Redefining Small State Strategy - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesThe Mulino Doctrine: How Panama Is Redefining Small State Strategy  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Tracking Trump and Latin America: Security - AS/COATracking Trump and Latin America: Security  AS/COA

Watch: Mosley High choir honors 9/11 with moving National Anthem performance in Lynn Haven - Panama City News HeraldWatch: Mosley High choir honors 9/11 with moving National Anthem performance in Lynn Haven  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

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

Donald Trump orders U.S military to draw up plans to seize Panama Canal by force if the Central American c - The Economic TimesDonald Trump orders U.S military to draw up plans to seize Panama Canal by force if the Central American c  The Economic Times

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

Chinese anger at sale of Panama Canal ports to US investor highlights tensions between the two superpowers - The ConversationChinese anger at sale of Panama Canal ports to US investor highlights tensions between the two superpowers  The Conversation

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

‘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

What you don’t expect to see when you sail through the Panama Canal - AFRWhat you don’t expect to see when you sail through the Panama Canal  AFR

Panama risks boiling over as Donald Trump’s threats supercharge protests - Financial TimesPanama risks boiling over as Donald Trump’s threats supercharge protests  Financial Times

Japan-Panama Summit Meeting and Working Lunch - mofa.go.jpJapan-Panama Summit Meeting and Working Lunch  mofa.go.jp

U.S. Coast Guard training ship ‘Eagle’ visits Panama to offer hands-on maritime education - U.S. Embassy in Panama (.gov)U.S. Coast Guard training ship ‘Eagle’ visits Panama to offer hands-on maritime education  U.S. Embassy in Panama (.gov)

Why the Panama Canal is a big, long-term prize in Trump's global trade war - CNBCWhy the Panama Canal is a big, long-term prize in Trump's global trade war  CNBC

Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama canal – here are the facts - The GuardianTrump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama canal – here are the facts  The Guardian

US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks - ReutersUS recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks  Reuters

Panama Canal denies US claim of free passage for government vessels - Al JazeeraPanama Canal denies US claim of free passage for government vessels  Al Jazeera

Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says? - BBCDoes China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?  BBC

China and the U.S. clash at the U.N. over the Panama Canal - NPRChina and the U.S. clash at the U.N. over the Panama Canal  NPR

Chinese Ports in Panama Come Under New Management - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesChinese Ports in Panama Come Under New Management  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Trump vows to take back Panama Canal, talks of 'Manifest Destiny' in space - ReutersTrump vows to take back Panama Canal, talks of 'Manifest Destiny' in space  Reuters

Week 2 football: Poteau completes non-district 3-0, Panama downs Heavener, Pocola pounds Spiro - Poteau Daily NewsWeek 2 football: Poteau completes non-district 3-0, Panama downs Heavener, Pocola pounds Spiro  Poteau Daily News

Ambiguity Is Not Authorization: The Neutrality Treaty Does Not Justify U.S. Military Intervention in Panama - Just SecurityAmbiguity Is Not Authorization: The Neutrality Treaty Does Not Justify U.S. Military Intervention in Panama  Just Security

China scrutinising Hong Kong firm’s sale of Panama Canal ports - Al JazeeraChina scrutinising Hong Kong firm’s sale of Panama Canal ports  Al Jazeera

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