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Panama–Venezuela relations

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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

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2010s

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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

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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personnel from the country until a full review of the presidential election results is concluded.[4] Ambassadors were withdrawn.[5][6] In October 2025, Venezuela re-opened its embassy in Panama City.[7]

References

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  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.
  7. Julio Chávez es designado embajador de Venezuela en Panamá (in Spanish)