17 hours ago · Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent two productive days in Panama, the initial stop on a trip to several Central American countries. The focus of Secretary Rubio’s visit to …

2 days ago · Panama on January 20, 2025, rejected President Donald Trump's pledge that the United States would be "taking back" the Panama Canal, saying the key interoceanic …

Oct 17, 2023 · The United States established diplomatic relations with Panama in 1903 following its separation from Colombia. That year, through the Hay/Bunau-Varilla Treaty, Panama …

2 days ago · In Panama, Rubio Says China Threatens Canal, Demanding ‘Immediate’ Action. The secretary of state said the United States could take steps to “protect its rights.”

Panama and the United States cooperate in promoting economic, political, security, and social development through international agencies. According to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership …

3 days ago · Panama’s key location along major land and sea transit routes makes it a critical partner in the interdiction of illegal drugs destined for the United States. The United States …

Jun 6, 2024 · Panama’s central location in the Americas (linking North and South America), large financial sector, use of the U.S. dollar as currency, and transportation infrastructure— …

Dec 17, 2024 · Panama is strategically important to U.S. commercial and security interests, given its central location in the Americas (linking North and South America), the Panama Canal, …

The United States established diplomatic relations with Panama in 1903 following its declaration of independence from Colombia. Panama's location and role in global trade make its success …

The United States and Panama signed a trade promotion agreement on June 28, 2007, and it went into effect on October 31, 2012. Panama is a dynamic, rapidly growing democratic …