Panama

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In 1989, a much larger operation - Operation Just Cause - saw thousands of US troops invade Panama to topple and detain the country's then-leader, Manuel Noriega.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

During the worst geomagnetic storm on record, in 1859, bright auroras were seen as far south as Panama -- and telegraph operators around the world were given electric shocks.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Ships are increasingly sailing through India and Sri Lanka, and through the Panama Canal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Some container shipping is going through the Panama Canal, which has reported increases in daily transits since the war, without specifying which types of ships.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Someday, I’ll charter a schooner out of Panama and explore the Devil’s Mouth.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor