Panama and the United States will start joint military exercises on Monday to bolster defenses around the Panama Canal. This marks the first extended training session between the two nations in 2026. The program will bring together 50 U.S. Marine Corps infantry troops and 61 specialized personnel from Panama’s National Air-Naval Service, National Police, and […] The post Panama and US Set to Launch Canal Defense Drills appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .