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The Panama Canal
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45:33 - 55:52 (10:19)

In the early 1900s, the US was looking to build a canal in Panama after failing to build one in Nicaragua. The US became involved in a conflict with Colombia over the rights to build the canal which ultimately led to the formation of the new Panama Canal Company.

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The US used the Bidlack Treaty to deploy armed forces and protect the Panama Canal Zone.
45:33 - 50:21 (04:47)
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US, Colombian politics, Panama Canal
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The US used the Bidlack Treaty to deploy armed forces and protect the Panama Canal Zone. American soldiers were stationed on trains, acting as enforcers, making it impossible for liberals to kick the central government out of the isthmus and complete their victory.

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The Panama Canal
Episode
Part One: How The U.S.A. Murdered Panama with Chelsea Manning
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The negotiations for the purchase of the Panama Canal turned into a complex and dubious affair that involved France, Colombia and the United States.
50:21 - 53:46 (03:25)
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Panama Canal
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The negotiations for the purchase of the Panama Canal turned into a complex and dubious affair that involved France, Colombia and the United States.

Chapter
The Panama Canal
Episode
Part One: How The U.S.A. Murdered Panama with Chelsea Manning
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The speaker discusses the concept of a "big stick" and its potential use in a situation in Bogota.
53:48 - 55:52 (02:03)
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Power
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The speaker discusses the concept of a "big stick" and its potential use in a situation in Bogota.

Chapter
The Panama Canal
Episode
Part One: How The U.S.A. Murdered Panama with Chelsea Manning
Podcast
Behind the Bastards