Panamal Canal :))
no
The US encouraged the separation of Panama from Nicaragua, of which it was previously a part.
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Rodman
never
Under the guidance of Theodore Roosevelt, the U.S. built the panama canal to help panama gain its independance from colombia. Panama owns the canal, so I'm guessing their government gives the U.S. Navy freepasses in gratitude
The capital city of Panama is Panama City, which straddles the Panama Canal (originally the US-occupied Canal Zone).
Control over the canal zone
The answer is Panama Canal Zone.
Control over the canal zone
Panama owns the Panama Canal. Although the US had control over the Canal Zone from 1903 to 1979, the treaty was eventually amended in 1977.