Does the Panamanian government have an army?
No. Prior to the U.S. giving up their military bases in 1989, Panama made a pact to be protected by the U.S. as well as the Chinese that now have a pact as well. Panama does have a National Police force that looks much like an army in dress and gear. They patrol the boarders and are involved in all regions of the country. They man two check points on the Inter-Americana Highway, one near the Costa Rican boarder and another midway between David and Panama City. There is now a tourist police force being formed to assist tourists.
