AMERICA
The Dominican Republic, Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines did not earn their independence until after 1830.
Panama was part of the Republic of Colombia, until the USA, helped the Panamanians win their independence so The USA, could build the Canal, since the Colombian government did not allow this.
The United States encouraged Panama to gain independence in order to construct the Panama Canal.
Panama also has an Independence Day, celebrating the separation of Panama from Colombia on November 3, 1903. Panama's Independence Day has thus been on November 3 since then.
Panama
Panama declared its independence in the year of 1903. The month is suspicious but yeah that's all I know
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When Panama rebelled against Colombia and won their independence with the help of U.S troops, the U.S recognized them as a free state immediately. This was because in turn, Panama would allow the U.S to build the Panama canal through the Isisthmus of Panama.
Panam agained it independence before 2000
Philippe Bunau-Varilla was the man that lit the candle for Panama's independence from Colombia.http://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/panama-canal-that-time-a-fire-department-won-a-revolution