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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

Sanctioned Panamanian investor pursues treaty claim against US - Global Arbitration ReviewSanctioned Panamanian investor pursues treaty claim against US  Global Arbitration Review

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

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

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

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

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

IFAF Americas Flag Football Continental Championships 2025: Preview, full schedule and how to watch live - Olympics.comIFAF Americas Flag Football Continental Championships 2025: Preview, full schedule and how to watch live  Olympics.com

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

Panama: MOP projects worth over $1 billion will permeate the economy in 2026. - BNamericasPanama: MOP projects worth over $1 billion will permeate the economy in 2026.  BNamericas

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, 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

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 Authorities Seize Drug Shipment from Morocco - Morocco World NewsPanama Authorities Seize Drug Shipment from Morocco  Morocco World News

Blast off! Portable planetarium brings solar system to Cedar Grove Elementary | Video - Panama City News HeraldBlast off! Portable planetarium brings solar system to Cedar Grove Elementary | Video  Panama City News Herald

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

Portable planetarium at Cedar Grove Elementary sparks curiosity about outer space - Panama City News HeraldPortable planetarium at Cedar Grove Elementary sparks curiosity about outer space  Panama City News Herald

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

How to watch Panama vs Guatemala match in the USA: Live Stream and TV for CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers - World Soccer TalkHow to watch Panama vs Guatemala match in the USA: Live Stream and TV for CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers  World Soccer Talk

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)

Kevin Cabrera visits Santiago to oversee sight restoration for hundreds of Panamanian patients - Florida PoliticsKevin Cabrera visits Santiago to oversee sight restoration for hundreds of Panamanian patients  Florida Politics

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

Brad Upton of 'Dry Bar Comedy' fame comes to Panama City Beach on Sept. 28 - Panama City News HeraldBrad Upton of 'Dry Bar Comedy' fame comes to Panama City Beach on Sept. 28  Panama City News Herald

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

FDI in Central America Rises 16.6%, but Growth Is Driven by Just Two Countries - DivergentesFDI in Central America Rises 16.6%, but Growth Is Driven by Just Two Countries  Divergentes

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

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

Gulf of Panama upwelling fails for first time in 40 years | Tap to know more | Inshorts - InshortsGulf of Panama upwelling fails for first time in 40 years | Tap to know more | Inshorts  Inshorts

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

How to watch Panama v Guatemala: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats - bet365How to watch Panama v Guatemala: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats  bet365

Panama vs. Guatemala: How to watch in the U.S., TV channel, streaming, start time, location - bet365Panama vs. Guatemala: How to watch in the U.S., TV channel, streaming, start time, location  bet365

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

A Multi-dimensional Approach to the Post-COVID-19 World for Panama - OECDA Multi-dimensional Approach to the Post-COVID-19 World for Panama  OECD

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

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

News - Restoring sight, strengthening bonds in Panama during Panamax Alpha Phase II - DVIDSNews - Restoring sight, strengthening bonds in Panama during Panamax Alpha Phase II  DVIDS

In case you missed it: FDOT demolished old Vitamin Shoppe, Starbucks building near PC Mall - Panama City News HeraldIn case you missed it: FDOT demolished old Vitamin Shoppe, Starbucks building near PC Mall  Panama City News Herald

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

FIFA World Cup Semi Final Tickets: Watch Panama vs Guatemala Live FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier - eticketing.coFIFA World Cup Semi Final Tickets: Watch Panama vs Guatemala Live FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier  eticketing.co

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

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

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

Where to Watch Panama vs Guatemala Live: CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers - Zoom Bangla NewsWhere to Watch Panama vs Guatemala Live: CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers  Zoom Bangla News

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

New water usage alert system coming in 2026 for Panama City residents - WJHGNew water usage alert system coming in 2026 for Panama City residents  WJHG

Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance Hit by INC Ransom - CyberInsiderPanama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance Hit by INC Ransom  CyberInsider

Something Crucial Didn’t Happen in the Gulf of Panama This Year - GizmodoSomething Crucial Didn’t Happen in the Gulf of Panama This Year  Gizmodo

Panama defamation: court summons PM - The Express TribunePanama defamation: court summons PM  The Express Tribune

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

Panama Delegation in Japan Advances Talks on Direct Flights with ANA - TRAICY GlobalPanama Delegation in Japan Advances Talks on Direct Flights with ANA  TRAICY Global

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

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

A biodiverse bridge between two worlds - thenewworld.co.ukA biodiverse bridge between two worlds  thenewworld.co.uk

‘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

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)

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 City Beach apartments ?for rent saw slight price decreases since last August - Panama City News HeraldPanama City Beach apartments ?for rent saw slight price decreases since last August  Panama City News Herald

The doctor is in! HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital opens physician office in Panama City - Panama City News HeraldThe doctor is in! HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital opens physician office in Panama City  Panama City News Herald

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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)

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

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)

Panama City’s access to heart health care grows - WJHGPanama City’s access to heart health care grows  WJHG