Panama Canal Treaties in the United States

Introduction to HAY-BUNAU-VARILLA TREATY: (1903)

In the context of the legal history: Phillipe Bunau-Varilla, a former engineer with the French Panama Canal Company was appointed Panamanian minister to the United States and he negotiated the treaty in which: a) The United States paid Panama $10 million b) The United States agreed to pay Panama and an annual fee of $250,000 c) The United States received the rights to a zone five miles wide on either side of the canal route.

Introduction to Panama Canal treaties, 1978

In the context of the legal history: Passed by President Carter, these called for the gradual return of the Panama Canal to the people and government of Panama. They provided for the transfer of canal ownership to Panama in 1999 and guaranteed its neutrality.

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In the context of the legal history:

See Also

• International Treaties
• Multilateral Treaties

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In the context of the legal history:

See Also

• International Treaties
• Multilateral Treaties