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Jan 1, 1518
Panama City
Panama City is established -
Begin Columbian rule
Panama is a department of Columbia from 1821-1903 -
Independence from Coloumbia
Panama gains independence from Columbia -
Panama Canal Treaties
The signing of the Panama Canal Treaties -
Political turmoil
The death of President Omar Torrijos creates a political vacuum; American troops invade Panama; Manuel Noriega surrenders to face drug charges in the United States -
Advancements
During the 1990's: Mireya Moscoso is elected as Panama's first woman president; the last U.S. troops leave Panama; the Panama Canal passes to wholly local control. -
Climate Change
During the 2000's; climate change has been accelerated by deforestation. -
New President
Ricardo Martinelli is elected president
