Panama has one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America and has as stable government. Like the United States, it is a republic and engages the public. They have evaluated cannabis as a benefits and have moved to integrating into their healthcare.

As United States President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term on Monday, he repeated his wishes to acquire the Panama Canal and rename the Gulf of Mexico in his inaugural speech. Trump has spoken about the canal and the Gulf of Mexico previously. On Monday, he signalled he was serious about moving ahead with both those ideas – and soon.

Trump has suggested using military force to retake the Panama Canal, but such an action would involve complications.

Trump accuses China of undue influence and vows to regain control to protect U.S. interests. Meanwhile, Panama reaffirms its right to sovereignty

I really feel uncomfortable because it’s like when you’re big and you take a candy from a little kid,” one resident said.

The Panama Canal connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean, providing a crucial shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans for maritime traffic. The United States handed Panamanian control of the canal in 1999 after overseeing its construction and operation for most of the 20th century.

For Panama Canal visitors, here’s a guide to experiencing and understanding the mega engineering project that captivates the world.

In his inaugural speech, President Donald Trump repeated his plan to regain control of the Panama Canal. Can he?

We're taking it back.' Trump inauguration speech claim that the U.S. will regain control of the Panama Canal spurs immediate reaction in Panama.

Jim Shaw recalls covering the the U.S. Senate when it debated control of the Panama Canal during the Carter administration.

Trump vowed to take back control of the Panama Canal, criticizing the 1977 treaty and accusing Panama of breaking promises, as tensions escalate.