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 Warns of Traffic Decline as Economic Uncertainty Grows - The Tico TimesPanama Canal Warns of Traffic Decline as Economic Uncertainty Grows  The Tico Times

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 City Beach approves cement plant - cemnet.comPanama City Beach approves cement plant  cemnet.com

Panama Canal celebrates 111th birthday with sustainability momentum - Offshore EnergyPanama Canal celebrates 111th birthday with sustainability momentum  Offshore Energy

Balcony fall fatality on Panama City Beach - WJHGBalcony fall fatality on Panama City Beach  WJHG

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 Canal to launch tender for construction, operation of two ports, source says - ReutersPanama Canal to launch tender for construction, operation of two ports, source says  Reuters

FSUshadow goes global: 21 students connect with employers at FSU Republic of Panama Campus - Florida State UniversityFSUshadow goes global: 21 students connect with employers at FSU Republic of Panama Campus  Florida State University

Panama Canal Approves $5.2 Billion Budget For 2026, Declares Río Indio Project Public Interest - Marine InsightPanama Canal Approves $5.2 Billion Budget For 2026, Declares Río Indio Project Public Interest  Marine Insight

Panama Talks School Street Drainage, Property Maintenance - Post JournalPanama Talks School Street Drainage, Property Maintenance  Post Journal

Puerto Rico shows its power with strong win over Panama - fiba.basketballPuerto Rico shows its power with strong win over Panama  fiba.basketball

SLOM 2025 in Panama: Human factor and innovation in terminals - InspenetSLOM 2025 in Panama: Human factor and innovation in terminals  Inspenet

The Darien Gap ‘closure’: Border theatre in the jungle - Al JazeeraThe Darien Gap ‘closure’: Border theatre in the jungle  Al Jazeera

Panama Canal Adopts Measures to Protect Río Indio Communities - Marine LinkPanama Canal Adopts Measures to Protect Río Indio Communities  Marine Link

VLGC market fire burning brighter as Panama Canal costs push ships around South Africa - Tradewinds NewsVLGC market fire burning brighter as Panama Canal costs push ships around South Africa  Tradewinds News

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

From Minnesota to Panama: PA student gains global perspective through hands-on care - Bethel UniversityFrom Minnesota to Panama: PA student gains global perspective through hands-on care  Bethel University

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

Ordovician Beach Resort Debuts in Panama With Purpose Driven Luxury - Yahoo FinanceOrdovician Beach Resort Debuts in Panama With Purpose Driven Luxury  Yahoo Finance

Panama Cabinet approves FY2026 Canal Budget - Container NewsPanama Cabinet approves FY2026 Canal Budget  Container News

The US-China Fight Over Panama’s Canal Has an Unexpected Winner - BloombergThe US-China Fight Over Panama’s Canal Has an Unexpected Winner  Bloomberg

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

Panama communities challenge canal expansion project in Supreme Court - ReutersPanama communities challenge canal expansion project in Supreme Court  Reuters

Panama ports deal will not close this year, warns CK Hutchison - Financial TimesPanama ports deal will not close this year, warns CK Hutchison  Financial Times

Panama Canal Celebrates 111 Years Of Operation - Marine LinkPanama Canal Celebrates 111 Years Of Operation  Marine Link

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

Adventist Church in Panama Launches Its Seventh National Radio Station - Adventist ReviewAdventist Church in Panama Launches Its Seventh National Radio Station  Adventist Review

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

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

Panama exposed as hub for Venezuelan corruption and money laundering - IntelliNewsPanama exposed as hub for Venezuelan corruption and money laundering  IntelliNews

Explainer: China’s Global Port Play and the Panama Canal - Asia Pacific Foundation of CanadaExplainer: China’s Global Port Play and the Panama Canal  Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Panama travel - Lonely PlanetPanama travel  Lonely Planet

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

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

India and Panama forge stronger ties with new infrastructure agreement - financialexpress.comIndia and Panama forge stronger ties with new infrastructure agreement  financialexpress.com

New York Red Bulls Complete Transfer of Panama International Rafael Mosquera from C.D. Plaza Amador - New York Red BullsNew York Red Bulls Complete Transfer of Panama International Rafael Mosquera from C.D. Plaza Amador  New York Red Bulls

Balcony fall fatality on Panama City Beach - WTVYBalcony fall fatality on Panama City Beach  WTVY

Panama Papers - BritannicaPanama Papers  Britannica

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

“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 Canal Authority submits $5.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 - PortnewsPanama Canal Authority submits $5.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2026  Portnews

Panama's Mulino to push for Chiquita's return after mass layoffs, blasts lawsuit threats - ReutersPanama's Mulino to push for Chiquita's return after mass layoffs, blasts lawsuit threats  Reuters

Save up to 20% at Hyatt Hotels in Panama [Book by September 30] - Upgraded PointsSave up to 20% at Hyatt Hotels in Panama [Book by September 30]  Upgraded Points

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 Union Files Lawsuits Against Chiquita Over Mass Layoffs - The Tico TimesPanama Union Files Lawsuits Against Chiquita Over Mass Layoffs  The Tico Times

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

Viet Nam, Panama look to deepen ties - Nhan Dan OnlineViet Nam, Panama look to deepen ties  Nhan Dan Online

CK Hutchison-operated Panama ports could be taken over by state partnerships, president says - ReutersCK Hutchison-operated Panama ports could be taken over by state partnerships, president says  Reuters

Gov. DeSantis talks results of 'major immigration enforcement operation' in Panama City - firstcoastnews.comGov. DeSantis talks results of 'major immigration enforcement operation' in Panama City  firstcoastnews.com

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

Panamanian union to sue Chiquita - FruitnetPanamanian union to sue Chiquita  Fruitnet

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’s Port Lawsuits Reshape Great Power Competition in the Americas: The Mulino Doctrine in Action - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesPanama’s Port Lawsuits Reshape Great Power Competition in the Americas: The Mulino Doctrine in Action  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Panamanian premier “hopeful” that Chiquita will reopen operations - FruitnetPanamanian premier “hopeful” that Chiquita will reopen operations  Fruitnet

Panama City Beach Police investigating balcony fall on Thomas Drive - mypanhandle.comPanama City Beach Police investigating balcony fall on Thomas Drive  mypanhandle.com

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 hopes to secure return of US banana giant Chiquita - France 24Panama hopes to secure return of US banana giant Chiquita  France 24

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)

Panama Express Strike Force interdicts nearly $510 million in illegal narcotics in Eastern Pacific Ocean - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)Panama Express Strike Force interdicts nearly $510 million in illegal narcotics in Eastern Pacific Ocean  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)

New Cruise Routes in 2026 to Explore Sailings from the US, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Panama - Travel And Tour WorldNew Cruise Routes in 2026 to Explore Sailings from the US, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Panama  Travel And Tour World

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

Suez and Panama Canal disruptions threaten global trade and development - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Suez and Panama Canal disruptions threaten global trade and development  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Panama City Beach Police Department shares social media safety tips - WJHGPanama City Beach Police Department shares social media safety tips  WJHG

Secretary Marco Rubio and Panamanian Minister of Public Security Frank Abrego at a Charter Repatriation Flight Event - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Marco Rubio and Panamanian Minister of Public Security Frank Abrego at a Charter Repatriation Flight Event  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump hails 'reclaiming' of Panama Canal after BlackRock-led group's deal to buy stake - ReutersTrump hails 'reclaiming' of Panama Canal after BlackRock-led group's deal to buy stake  Reuters

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

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

Panama port owner charts course to placate Donald Trump and China - Financial TimesPanama port owner charts course to placate Donald Trump and China  Financial Times

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

After threats and warnings from Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, Panama budges and pledges to end the canal d - The Economic TimesAfter threats and warnings from Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, Panama budges and pledges to end the canal d  The Economic Times

Panama Canal marks 111 years with sustainability drive - Chamber of ShippingPanama Canal marks 111 years with sustainability drive  Chamber of Shipping

Sinkhole Alert for Panama City Beach - WJHGSinkhole Alert for Panama City Beach  WJHG

Fecal indicator bacteria prompt water quality advisories at five Bay County beaches - Panama City News HeraldFecal indicator bacteria prompt water quality advisories at five Bay County beaches  Panama City News Herald

T&T vs Panama for 7th in ‘Billie Jean’ - Trinidad Express NewspapersT&T vs Panama for 7th in ‘Billie Jean’  Trinidad Express Newspapers

Vietnam, Panama look to deepen ties - Thông t?n xã Vi?t NamVietnam, Panama look to deepen ties  Thông t?n xã Vi?t Nam

CK Hutchison says Panama Canal asset sale requires multi-nation regulatory approval - AzerNewsCK Hutchison says Panama Canal asset sale requires multi-nation regulatory approval  AzerNews

Panama declares emergency in banana-growing region - DWPanama declares emergency in banana-growing region  DW

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

Premios Juventud announces its 2025 nominees — and moves show to Panama - Los Angeles TimesPremios Juventud announces its 2025 nominees — and moves show to Panama  Los Angeles Times

Pentagon chief says US could 'revive' Panama bases - The GuardianPentagon chief says US could 'revive' Panama bases  The Guardian

News from Colombia, Panama, Suriname, and British Colombia - Adventist TodayNews from Colombia, Panama, Suriname, and British Colombia  Adventist Today

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

Panama Hopes To Secure Return Of US Banana Giant Chiquita - Barron'sPanama Hopes To Secure Return Of US Banana Giant Chiquita  Barron's

Panama Canal Authority denies US claims over free ship passages - BBCPanama Canal Authority denies US claims over free ship passages  BBC

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

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US - The ConversationTrump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US  The Conversation

US/Panama: Mass Expulsion of Third-Country Nationals - Human Rights WatchUS/Panama: Mass Expulsion of Third-Country Nationals  Human Rights Watch

Mexico upgrading rail line to rival Panama Canal - FOX8 WGHPMexico upgrading rail line to rival Panama Canal  FOX8 WGHP