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The Panamanian Assumption of Full Control of the Administration and Operation of the Panama Canal

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 March 2004

Marjoleine Zieck
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Abstract

Approximately the entire 20th century, the Panama Canal (including a strip of land bordering the canal known as the ‘canal zone’) was essentially controlled by the United States, a control which included the primary responsibility for its defence. With the onset of the new millennium, however, the canal reverted to exclusive Panamanian control. This contribution will briefly recall the legal basis of this watershed which dates from 1977 and indicate if the United States retains any residual powers as regards the Panama Canal in particular its defence.

Keywords

Panama Canalthe 1977 Panama Canal Treaties (and amendments, conditions, reservations and understandings thereto)transfer of controlresidual powers
Type
CURRENT LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS
Information
Leiden Journal of International Law , Volume 13 , Issue 3 , September 2000 , pp. 695 - 707
Copyright
© 2000 Kluwer Law International

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