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Panama

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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

    Panama Canal Treaties

    The signing of the Panama Canal Treaties
  • Political turmoil

    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

    Climate Change

    During the 2000's; climate change has been accelerated by deforestation.

  • New President

    Ricardo Martinelli is elected president