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Submitted August 19, 2025
Published 2025-08-20

Artículos

No. 22 (2025): Cátedra

Sovereignty and Consequences of the Defense of the Panama Canal


DOI https://doi.org/10.48204/j.catedra.n22.a7953

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DOI: 10.48204/j.catedra.n22.a7953

Published: 2025-08-20

How to Cite

Young , G. (2025). Sovereignty and Consequences of the Defense of the Panama Canal. Cátedra, (22), 43–66. https://doi.org/10.48204/j.catedra.n22.a7953

Abstract

Twenty-five years after Panamanian administration of the Canal, the country celebrates its achievements in sovereignty and development. However, in the current geopolitical context, threats to its control are resurfacing. A group of Republican congressmen in the United States has promoted the “Panama Canal Buyback” bill, with the support of President-elect Donald Trump, who has expressed his intention to regain control of the Canal. We have initiated an investigation into the role of the Canal not only as a key infrastructure but also as a symbol of national identity and a cornerstone of Panamanian sovereignty. From a historical and strategic perspective, it is argued that the response to these challenges must transcend confrontation and be based on active diplomacy, South- South cooperation, and the strengthening of international alliances. In this way, Panama can consolidate its position as a sovereign actor in the management of its most valuable resource and prevent its history from once again being defined by external interests

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