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The Panama Canal Flag Riots (1964)

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This chapter explores the violent protests that erupted in Panama in 1964 against U.S. control, rooted in the history of American imperialism and the construction of the canal. It examines the severe consequences of these riots, including the breakdown of diplomatic relations and the lingering resentment in modern politics regarding the canal's governance.

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