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 President Ratchets Up Nationalism Ahead of Mine Talks - BloombergPanama President Ratchets Up Nationalism Ahead of Mine Talks  Bloomberg

Panama’s expedited sanctions purge a boon for Guyana’s fraudulent registry - Lloyd's ListPanama’s expedited sanctions purge a boon for Guyana’s fraudulent registry  Lloyd's List

"We Will Take Back Panama Canal...": Pentagon Chief Meets Panama President - NDTV"We Will Take Back Panama Canal...": Pentagon Chief Meets Panama President  NDTV

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

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

This Week in DOD: Better Access to Panama Canal, Billions Saved by DOGE, Outreach Effort Begins - U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)This Week in DOD: Better Access to Panama Canal, Billions Saved by DOGE, Outreach Effort Begins  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)

Panama Casts Doubt on BlackRock Canal Ports Deal Touted by Trump - WSJPanama Casts Doubt on BlackRock Canal Ports Deal Touted by Trump  WSJ

US Defence Secretary says China poses a threat to Panama Canal - Euronews.comUS Defence Secretary says China poses a threat to Panama Canal  Euronews.com

Sec Hegseth to visit Panama after Trump's demands for canal's return - Fox NewsSec Hegseth to visit Panama after Trump's demands for canal's return  Fox News

??Hegseth says Panama agreed to allow US warships to travel 'first and free' through canal - New York Post??Hegseth says Panama agreed to allow US warships to travel 'first and free' through canal  New York Post

Panama deal allows U.S. to deploy troops to canal - The HinduPanama deal allows U.S. to deploy troops to canal  The Hindu

Beijing fumes as US says it will take back Panama Canal from China's ‘influence’ - Hindustan TimesBeijing fumes as US says it will take back Panama Canal from China's ‘influence’  Hindustan Times

Panama vs Mexico, Final, Sun, Apr 20, Central American Cricket Championships, 2025 - Cricbuzz.comPanama vs Mexico, Final, Sun, Apr 20, Central American Cricket Championships, 2025  Cricbuzz.com

Yellow Fever Vaccine and Malaria Prevention Information, by Country - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)Yellow Fever Vaccine and Malaria Prevention Information, by Country  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

How Nescafé’s decaf ad helped Panama City find a good night’s sleep - afaqs!How Nescafé’s decaf ad helped Panama City find a good night’s sleep  afaqs!

The President’s Inbox Recap: Trump’s Plan for the Panama Canal - Council on Foreign RelationsThe President’s Inbox Recap: Trump’s Plan for the Panama Canal  Council on Foreign Relations

Panama President rules out new mining contract law with First Quantum - Mining.comPanama President rules out new mining contract law with First Quantum  Mining.com

Panama President Mulino rules out mining contract law to resolve Cobre Panama dispute - ReutersPanama President Mulino rules out mining contract law to resolve Cobre Panama dispute  Reuters

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

US, Panama sign canal security pact to counter China as base proposal rejected - MoneycontrolUS, Panama sign canal security pact to counter China as base proposal rejected  Moneycontrol

Panama accepted asylum-seekers the US didn’t want. Then its troubles began. - The Christian Science MonitorPanama accepted asylum-seekers the US didn’t want. Then its troubles began.  The Christian Science Monitor

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

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

Exclusive: Singapore's PSA weighs selling 20% stake in CK Hutchison's ports business, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Singapore's PSA weighs selling 20% stake in CK Hutchison's ports business, sources say  Reuters

Audit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract - Al JazeeraAudit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract  Al Jazeera

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

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

Panama confirms arrival of Indian deportees from US - The Indian ExpressPanama confirms arrival of Indian deportees from US  The Indian Express

Comment HutchWatch: Panama pain and PSA plans – where we stand - The LoadstarComment HutchWatch: Panama pain and PSA plans – where we stand  The Loadstar

'Do we lack that kind of pride?' - MLS stalwart Bruce Arena knocks Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT, says he's 'shocked that we can’t beat Panama and Canada' - Goal.com'Do we lack that kind of pride?' - MLS stalwart Bruce Arena knocks Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT, says he's 'shocked that we can’t beat Panama and Canada'  Goal.com

Panama on edge as US targets China's canal influence - DWPanama on edge as US targets China's canal influence  DW

Panama Canal traffic fell to 33.7 ships per day in March, authority says - ReutersPanama Canal traffic fell to 33.7 ships per day in March, authority says  Reuters

Panama City election results - WJHGPanama City election results  WJHG

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

Won't renew Belt and Road deal with China, says Panama president amid US pressure - The Economic TimesWon't renew Belt and Road deal with China, says Panama president amid US pressure  The Economic Times

I moved to Panama. It feels like I'm living a dream because it's affordable and I'm so much more relaxed. - Business InsiderI moved to Panama. It feels like I'm living a dream because it's affordable and I'm so much more relaxed.  Business Insider

Panama declares migration crisis in Darien Gap 'closed' - Anadolu AjansiPanama declares migration crisis in Darien Gap 'closed'  Anadolu Ajansi

US-China rivalry over Panama Canal sparks tensions, leaving Panama caught in war of words - CNNUS-China rivalry over Panama Canal sparks tensions, leaving Panama caught in war of words  CNN

Redfish Film Festival colors Panama City Red in its second year - WJHGRedfish Film Festival colors Panama City Red in its second year  WJHG

Advancing U.S.-Panama Security Cooperation - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesAdvancing U.S.-Panama Security Cooperation  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Panama to file criminal complaint over canal concession - Financial TimesPanama to file criminal complaint over canal concession  Financial Times

COMIBAM 2025 mission congress kicks off in Panama: 'The mission cannot be accomplished without the power of the Holy Spirit' - www.christiandaily.comCOMIBAM 2025 mission congress kicks off in Panama: 'The mission cannot be accomplished without the power of the Holy Spirit'  www.christiandaily.com

Panama Mulls Mine Restart Options That Wouldn’t Require Congress - BloombergPanama Mulls Mine Restart Options That Wouldn’t Require Congress  Bloomberg

Panama City election results - WJHGPanama City election results  WJHG

Trump should offer Panama more than threats - Financial TimesTrump should offer Panama more than threats  Financial Times

Press Release Distribution & PR Platform - ACCESS NewswirePress Release Distribution & PR Platform  ACCESS Newswire

Panama vs Mexico, 6th Match - Cricbuzz.comPanama vs Mexico, 6th Match  Cricbuzz.com

Dispute over the Panama Canal? Enter the U.N. Charter - Opinio JurisDispute over the Panama Canal? Enter the U.N. Charter  Opinio Juris

'Saving millions of dollars a year': US wins free Panama Canal access after Trump pressure - Times of India'Saving millions of dollars a year': US wins free Panama Canal access after Trump pressure  Times of India

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

Hegseth Says U.S. Partnering With Panama to Secure Canal, Deter China - U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)Hegseth Says U.S. Partnering With Panama to Secure Canal, Deter China  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)

US to deploy troops along Panama Canal under new deal - France 24US to deploy troops along Panama Canal under new deal  France 24

Panamanian university slams U.S. meddling in Panama Canal - news.cgtn.comPanamanian university slams U.S. meddling in Panama Canal  news.cgtn.com

A jungle falls silent: How Trump's immigration policies crushed villages in Panama - Times of IndiaA jungle falls silent: How Trump's immigration policies crushed villages in Panama  Times of India

Panama - General DebatePanama  General Debate

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Conducts Joint Press Engagement With Panamanian Public Secu - U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Conducts Joint Press Engagement With Panamanian Public Secu  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)

Those Who Fled Torture, Persecution Treated “As Less Than Animals” by U.S. Officials Before Expulsion to Panama - Physicians for Human Rights - PHRThose Who Fled Torture, Persecution Treated “As Less Than Animals” by U.S. Officials Before Expulsion to Panama  Physicians for Human Rights - PHR

PSA International Reconsiders Stake In Panama Canal Ports - FinimizePSA International Reconsiders Stake In Panama Canal Ports  Finimize

US to 'take back' Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief says - ReutersUS to 'take back' Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief says  Reuters

Trump wants to take back the Panama Canal but why did Jimmy Carter cede control decades ago? - The Economic TimesTrump wants to take back the Panama Canal but why did Jimmy Carter cede control decades ago?  The Economic Times

Panama City gets a new mayor - WJHGPanama City gets a new mayor  WJHG

Panama’s president rejects new mining contract law to settle Cobre Panamá dispute - Mining TechnologyPanama’s president rejects new mining contract law to settle Cobre Panamá dispute  Mining Technology

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

Amid rising Trump pressure, Panama withdraws from China's Belt and Road Initiative - Hindustan TimesAmid rising Trump pressure, Panama withdraws from China's Belt and Road Initiative  Hindustan Times

Who won? Which races are headed to runoffs? Municipal election results in Bay County - Panama City News HeraldWho won? Which races are headed to runoffs? Municipal election results in Bay County  Panama City News Herald

China says no amount of lies can conceal U.S. ambition to control Panama Canal - XinhuaChina says no amount of lies can conceal U.S. ambition to control Panama Canal  Xinhua

Panama City Greenlights Bitcoin, Ether Payments for Tax and City Services - CoinDeskPanama City Greenlights Bitcoin, Ether Payments for Tax and City Services  CoinDesk

Panama to invest US$44mn in connectivity for schools - BNamericasPanama to invest US$44mn in connectivity for schools  BNamericas

CK Hutchison invested $1.7 bln in Panama, surpassing obligations, it says - ReutersCK Hutchison invested $1.7 bln in Panama, surpassing obligations, it says  Reuters

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

Jim Cramer Says BlackRock (BLK) Has More Upside Amid Trump’s Panama Canal Plans - Yahoo FinanceJim Cramer Says BlackRock (BLK) Has More Upside Amid Trump’s Panama Canal Plans  Yahoo Finance

Seeking reset, Hegseth affirms Panama’s sovereignty over canal - Defense NewsSeeking reset, Hegseth affirms Panama’s sovereignty over canal  Defense News

“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

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)

China fires back after Pete Hegseth calls country a threat to Panama canal - The GuardianChina fires back after Pete Hegseth calls country a threat to Panama canal  The Guardian

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

US defense secretary says China is a threat to Panama Canal, spurring a fiery response from Beijing - AP NewsUS defense secretary says China is a threat to Panama Canal, spurring a fiery response from Beijing  AP News

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

Contract for Hong Kong company to operate Panama Canal ports had irregularities, audit finds - AP NewsContract for Hong Kong company to operate Panama Canal ports had irregularities, audit finds  AP News

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

U.S. Troops to Deploy Near Panama Canal Under New Agreement - The Tico TimesU.S. Troops to Deploy Near Panama Canal Under New Agreement  The Tico Times

‘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

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

Panama Canal Ship Pilot Navigates Tricky Waters, and Trump - The New York TimesPanama Canal Ship Pilot Navigates Tricky Waters, and Trump  The New York Times

Panama Official Accuses Hong Kong Port Operator of Misconduct - The New York TimesPanama Official Accuses Hong Kong Port Operator of Misconduct  The New York Times

Panama: Financial Sector Assessment Program - Technical Note on Financial Safety Net, Resolution, and Crisis Management - International Monetary FundPanama: Financial Sector Assessment Program - Technical Note on Financial Safety Net, Resolution, and Crisis Management  International Monetary Fund

CT Gaming expands footprint in Panama with new installations - YogonetCT Gaming expands footprint in Panama with new installations  Yogonet

Beijing’s Port Predicament - The Wire ChinaBeijing’s Port Predicament  The Wire China

Panama president says moving toward reopening contested mine - independentnews.comPanama president says moving toward reopening contested mine  independentnews.com

Panama Hopes Hegseth Visit Turns Page and Ends Trump Pressure - WSJPanama Hopes Hegseth Visit Turns Page and Ends Trump Pressure  WSJ

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

Breaking News | Panama authorizes US armed forces to operate from three key air and naval facilities - Army RecognitionBreaking News | Panama authorizes US armed forces to operate from three key air and naval facilities  Army Recognition

JV floated as path to reopen First Quantum Cobre Panama mine - Mining.comJV floated as path to reopen First Quantum Cobre Panama mine  Mining.com

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

Hong Kong company denies that it failed to pay Panama under a contract to operate its canal ports - AP NewsHong Kong company denies that it failed to pay Panama under a contract to operate its canal ports  AP News

US troops headed to Panama - Responsible StatecraftUS troops headed to Panama  Responsible Statecraft

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’s Mulino rules out mining law in bid to restart First Quantum project - bne IntelliNewsPanama’s Mulino rules out mining law in bid to restart First Quantum project  bne IntelliNews

Hegseth says U.S. and Panama will "take back" canal "from China's influence" - AxiosHegseth says U.S. and Panama will "take back" canal "from China's influence"  Axios

'Such a beautiful, iconic view': Beach Drive residents explain their opposition to multi-use path - Panama City News Herald'Such a beautiful, iconic view': Beach Drive residents explain their opposition to multi-use path  Panama City News Herald