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Spanish explorer, Rodrigo de Bastidas, founded Panama.
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Panama City was founded by Pedro Arias Dávila.
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Panamanians declared their independence from Spain.
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After collapse of Gran Colombia, Panama became part of Colombia.
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Panama's separation from Colombia and becomes fully independent.
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Waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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US charged Noriega with drug smuggling, later found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment in the US.
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US invades Panama in attempt to overthrow military dictator, Manuel Noriega.
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Panama's first women president.
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Panama's current president.
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