Panama City, Panama — Recent developments in Panama’s security policies indicate a departure from its longstanding commitment to demilitarization, raising concerns about national sovereignty and renewed U.S. military influence in the region.​

Since the disbandment of its military in 1990, following the U.S. invasion to depose General Manuel Noriega, Panama has maintained a policy of demilitarization. This stance is enshrined in Article 310 of the Panamanian Constitution, which explicitly states:​

“La República de Panamá no tendrá ejército” (“The Republic of Panama shall not have an army”).​

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