WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:

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Panama National Day

Press Statement

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

November 3, 2026

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Panama on the 123rd anniversary of your independence. Panama is one of our most important partners, and we will continue to stand with you as you recover from the recent earthq . . .

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