The comparison between Panama in 1989 and Venezuela in 2025 is seductive. But it is fundamentally flawed. The Panama analogy persists because it’s emotionally satisfying for U.S. hawks: swift action, minimal cost, moral clarity. But Washington cannot invade its way to desired outcomes in Caracas.
Written by Carlos Ruiz-Hernández is a Panamanian diplomat and international lawyer based in Washington, D.C.
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The comparison between Panama in 1989 and Venezuela in 2025 is seductive. But it is fundamentally flawed. The Panama analogy persists because it’s emotionally satisfying for U.S. hawks: swift action, minimal cost, moral clarity. But Washington cannot invade its way to desired outcomes in Caracas.
Written by Carlos Ruiz-Hernández is a Panamanian diplomat and international lawyer based in Washington, D.C.