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Events on Tuesday 3 November 1903 1
1903Panama declares independence from ColombiaPanama secedes with US backing, paving the way for a canal treatyPanama proclaimed independence from Colombia on 3 November 1903, following a US-supported revolt tied to canal negotiations. The United States quickly recognized the new republic. Colombia's failure to ratify a canal treaty had driven the separation.