Panama

Some of the key events about Panama

• 1501

  Spanish colonization of Panama began, leading to the subjugation of indigenous peoples
• 1513

  The Pacific Ocean was first sighted from the Americas
• 1671

  The original Panama City was destroyed by pirates
• 1821

  Panama declared independence from Spain
• 1821

  Panama became part of Gran Colombia, losing its independence
• 1881

  Construction of the Panama Canal began
• 1903

  The United States intervened in Panama's independence from Colombia, establishing significant control over the new nation
• 1914

  The Panama Canal officially opened, revolutionizing maritime trade
• 1941

  A coup d'état overthrew the democratically elected government
• 1964

  Anti-American riots erupted, resulting in the deaths of 21 Panamanians and 4 U.S. soldiers
• 1968

  A military coup established a dictatorship that lasted until 1989
• 1977

  The Torrijos-Carter Treaties were signed, ensuring eventual Panamanian control of the Canal
• 1981

  The leader of the opposition was killed in a suspicious plane crash
• 1988

  Economic sanctions were imposed on Panama by the United States
• 1989

  The United States invaded Panama, causing significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage
• 1999

  Panama gained full control of the Panama Canal
• 2007

  Construction began on the Panama Canal expansion project
• 2010

  Panama was removed from the OECD's gray list of tax havens
• 2014

  The 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal was celebrated
• 2016

  The expanded Panama Canal opened, doubling its capacity

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