Panama–Venezuela relations

Panama-Venezuela relations
Map indicating locations of Panama and Venezuela

Panama

Venezuela

Diplomatic relations between Panama and Venezuela have intensified in the 21st century.

History

2010s

In 2014, the relationship between Nicolás Maduro and Ricardo Martinelli broke down.[1]

In 2018, a diplomatic crisis erupted between the countries.[2] Diplomatic ties were cut.[3]

2020s

In 2024, Panama suspended their diplomatic relations with Venezuela and withdrew its diplomatic personnel from the country until a full review of the presidential election results is concluded.[4] Ambassadors were withdrawn.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "5 claves sobre la ruptura de relaciones entre Venezuela y Panamá". BBC News Mundo (in Spanish). 2014-03-08. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  2. ^ "Aumenta la crisis diplomática entre Venezuela y Panamá". France 24. 2018-04-11. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  3. ^ "Venezuela and Panama suspend commercial, diplomatic ties – DW – 04/06/2018". dw.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  4. ^ "Panama suspends diplomatic relations with Venezuela pending election review". Reuters. July 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Por JUAN ZAMORANO y ALMUDENA CALATRAVA (2024-07-29). "Panamá retira su personal diplomático de Venezuela y otros países de América cuestionan los comicios". Los Angeles Times en Español (in Spanish). Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  6. ^ "Mulino anuncia el retiro del personal diplomático en Venezuela; relaciones diplomáticas en 'suspenso'". www.laestrella.com.pa (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-30.