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flag Panama marks 122nd independence with ceremonies, amid storms, sea rise, and U.S. solidarity.

flag On November 3, 2025, Panama celebrated the 122nd anniversary of its independence with a dawn ceremony at the Presidential Palace, led by President José Raúl Mulino, marking a national day of reflection and pride. flag The event included military honors and public festivities, while the country also grappled with weather disruptions, rising sea levels threatening Indigenous communities, and ongoing efforts to assist Panamanians stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. flag The U.S. congratulated Panama on the anniversary, reaffirming a strategic partnership focused on security, drug interdiction, migration, and the protection of the Panama Canal. flag In a cultural blend, All Souls’ Day traditions merged with commerce as vendors thrived near cemeteries, reflecting resilience amid economic hardship.

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