Our ancestors fought for this land,” says Jair Goporas, 21. He leans forwards into the dim glow of a bare bulb, his eyes ...

which took place more than two centuries before Toussaint Louverture helped lead the Haitian Revolution. “The success of Panama’s maroons established a precedent for securing freedom and ...

Hearst's statement proved prophetic. When Colombia grew reticent in its negotiations, Roosevelt and Panamanian business interests collaborated on a revolution. The battle for Panama lasted only a ...