2 days 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 Panama was two-fold: the danger to U.S. national security because of Chinese influence over the Panama Canal; and continuing cooperation between Panama and …

1 day ago · “In response to a publication released by the United States Department of State, the Panama Canal Authority, which is authorized to set tolls and other fees for transiting the Canal, reports ...

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 granted the United States rights to a zone spanning the country to build, administer, fortify, and defend an inter-oceanic canal.

4 days ago · Secretary Rubio expressed his gratitude for the productive discussion and underscored the United States’ dedication to making both nations safer, stronger, and more prosperous. He noted this meeting marks an important step in reinvigorating the strategic relationship between the United States and Panama, in line with President Trump’s vision.

5 days ago · 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 vital to U.S. prosperity and national security.

The United States first established a consular office in Panama in 1823 [14] when Panama was a department of Colombia. It became a Consulate General on September 3, 1884 and was combined with the Embassy on April 6, 1942.

Dec 11, 2024 · The United States welcomes Panama to the Artemis Accords. The U.S.-Panama bilateral relationship has flourished for more than 100 years, enhanced through our enduring economic, security, and cultural ties.

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, large financial sector, and role as a transit country in regional migration.

Panama's location and role in global trade make its success vital to U.S. prosperity and national security. 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.

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 waterway would remain under its ...