US Imperialism in Panama, A Colonial, Oops Sorry, A Constitutional Right

Abu Juwairiya

Junior Member
"The Panamanian constitution of 1904 gave the United States the right to intervene militarily to “secure the public peace” whenever the United States deemed necessary.

The treaty for the construction of the Panama Canal also gave extraordinary powers to the United States." (Source: 'Political Culture in Panama, Democracy after Invasion' By Orlando J. Perez, P 13, 2011)

My question is where is the political sovereignty of Panama?
 
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