# Panama sovereignty and the Torrijos-Carter Treaties > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/panama-sovereignty-and-the-torrijos-carter-treaties > Updated: 2026-09-06T16:14:12.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The historical struggle for Panamanian sovereignty over the Canal Zone is characterized by diplomatic efforts and the eventual implementation of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties. Early efforts included a 1973 UN Security Council session presided over by Ambassador Aquilino Boyd, which sought to address the colonial status of the Canal Zone. While the United States and England opposed the resulting resolution, the period of tension following the 1964 sovereignty events eventually led to the 1977 signing of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties. Former President Martín Torrijos has credited these treaties with facilitating the recovery of national sovereignty and the administration of the Panama Canal. He noted that his administration worked to ensure Canal wealth benefited the general population through local investments and national decentralization, while also suggesting that the Canal’s water management expertise be applied at a national level. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Martín Torrijos credits Torrijos-Carter Treaties for Panama's sovereignty Former President Martín Torrijos credited the Torrijos-Carter Treaties with restoring Panamanian sovereignty and discussed ways to better distribute Canal wealth and expertise to the nation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martn-torrijos-credits-torrijos-carter-treaties-for-panamas-sovereignty ### 2026-08-31: Panama sovereignty history marked by UN Security Council sessions Historical accounts detail Panama's struggle for sovereignty over the Canal Zone, highlighting the 1973 UN Security Council meeting and the eventual Torrijos-Carter Treaties. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panama-sovereignty-history-marked-by-un-security-council-sessions --- Cite as: Panama sovereignty and the Torrijos-Carter Treaties. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/panama-sovereignty-and-the-torrijos-carter-treaties