U.S. and Panama Enhance Security Ties with Joint Jungle Training Exercises

The United States and Panama conducted joint jungle training exercises, strengthening their security and defense cooperation amid ongoing regional security challenges in the Caribbean.

• On October 22, 2023, U.S. and Panamanian security forces engaged in joint military exercises in the Panamanian jungle, focusing on specialized knowledge exchange.
• The collaboration marks a renewed commitment to security and defense ties between the United States and Panama, enhancing their capabilities to address regional threats.
• This initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve military cooperation in the Caribbean, following historical tensions rooted in the United States invasion of Panama.