The official and most widely spoken language in Panama is Spanish, however there are numerous indigenous languages and dialects that are also prevalent throughout the country: Wounaan, Teribe, Emberá, Kuna, and Ngöbe-Buglé are all languages spoken by indigenous groups in the small Central American nation. Guari Guari is another widely spoken language, and is considered a creole language combining elements of English brought over by Jamaican settlers and local indigenous dialects.
There is some concern over the survival of these indigenous languages and the lack of government support in continuing these languages longevity.
https://www.frommers.com/destinations/panama/in-depth/language
Panama has been a member of the World Trade organization since 1997, a member of the International Monetary Fund since 1946, and a member of the United Nations since its conception. It works with the UN Security council but has been on and off during different government administrations.
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/panama_e.htm
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/panama
https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/PAN
One major concern is Panama this week is the planned exhumation of civilians who were fatalities during the United States' invasion of the country in the eighties. Many people are concerned with what the results are going to be, however it is probable that the findings will bring peace and closure to many families that were victims of the invasion.
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