{"id":5057,"date":"2026-08-15T16:24:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T16:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mexiconewsreport.com\/?p=5057"},"modified":"2026-08-15T18:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T18:20:51","slug":"5057","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mexiconewsreport.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/15\/5057\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Marines Participate in PANAMAX 2026 Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Panama, including the canal that bisects it, is a very strategic part of the Western Hemisphere.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Source: Encyclopedia Britannica<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

PANAMAX 2026 was a multi-national military exercise in and around the Panama Canal. It was held from August 3rd to August 13th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: worldatlas.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Source: www.navy.mil<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

According to a press release<\/a> from the U.S. Embassy in Panama: “PANAMAX 2026 concluded today <\/strong>[August 13th] in Panama, marking the first time the exercise has been held live and in the field since 2012. From August 3\u201313, the United States, Panama, and 17 other partner nations trained together to defend the Panama Canal, harden regional readiness, and build the collective capability to dismantle shared threats to the Western Hemisphere.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: U.S. Embassy in Panama<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The press release quoted the U.S. ambassador to Panama: \u201c ‘PANAMAX 2026 showed what happens when the United States, Panama, and our partners train with purpose and act as one. Under President Trump\u2019s leadership, we moved PANAMAX from a tabletop exercise back into the field\u2014securing the Canal and taking the fight straight to the cartels,\u201d stated U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More from the press release: “Over the 11-day exercise, participants conducted maritime drills, small-boat operations, search and seizure training, cyber defense, air assault missions, and special operations training focused on defending critical infrastructure and defeating threats to the region \u2014 sharpening the interoperability and hard power needed to respond as one force.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: US Embassy in Panama<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“Alongside the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) forum, which also took place this week with our partner nations, the mission remains clear: dismantle the cartels once and for all, seize their money, and eradicate their networks and operations. The Americas belong to sovereign nations, not narco-terrorists.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Under President Trump\u2019s leadership, the United States, Panama, fellow PANAMAX participants, and our A3C partners are expanding security cooperation that turns planning into action, strengthens defense of the Panama Canal, pushes back against malign influence, and delivers a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Western Hemisphere.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nations with military elements participating in PANAMAX 2026 were the United States, Panama, Germany, Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, the Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, United Kingdom, the Dominican Republic and Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are photos of Mexican Marines training with U.S. Marines, Ecuadorian Marines and personnel from the Panamanian Aeronaval Service. The photos follow a sequence of training from August 4th to August 7th:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AUGUST 4th – RAID CLASS :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“A marine with Cuerpo de Infanter\u00eda de Marina (Mexican marine corps) interacts with U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division during a raid class as part of PANAMAX 2026 at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026.” –DVID Image 1 of 11<\/a>
Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Leaders with U.S. Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Cuerpo de\u202fInfanter\u00eda\u202fde Marina (Mexican marine corps), Cuerpo de\u202fInfanter\u00eda\u202fde Marina (Ecuadorian marines) and Panamanian Aeronaval Service share stories during a raid class as part of PANAMAX 2026 at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026.”  – DVID Image 2 of 11<\/a>
Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, marines with Cuerpo de Infanter\u00eda de Marina (Mexican marine corps), Cuerpo de\u202fInfanter\u00eda\u202fde Marina (Ecuadorian marines) and the Panamanian Aeronaval Service conduct a battle plan during a raid class as part of PANAMAX 2026 at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026.” – DVID Image 6 of 11<\/a>
Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Evan Turner, the company commander of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division talks to leaders with Cuerpo de Infanter\u00eda de Marina (Mexican marine corps), Cuerpo de\u202fInfanter\u00eda\u202fde Marina (Ecuadorian marines) and Panamanian Aeronaval forces during a brief as part of PANAMAX 2026 at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026.” – DVID Image 10 of 11<\/a>
Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

AUGUST 5th – RAID TRAINING<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Infantes of the Cuerpo de\u202fInfanter\u00eda\u202fde Marina de Mexico (Mexican marine corps), Cuerpo de Infanteria de Marina Ecuador (Ecuadorian marine corps) and Panama\u2019s Servicio Nacional Aeronaval conduct reload drills at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 05, 2026, as part of PANAMAX 2026.” –DVID Image 1 of 9<\/a>
Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Irizarry, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division observes Cuerpo de\u202fInfanter\u00eda\u202fde Marina de Mexico (Mexican marine corps), Cuerpo de Infanteria de Marina Ecuador (Ecuadorian marine corps) and Servicio Nacional Aeronaval personnel conduct reload drills at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 05, 2026, as part of PANAMAX 2026.”
–DVID Image 2 of 9<\/a> Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Izizarry, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division discusses procedures with marines with the Cuerpo de\u202fInfanter\u00eda\u202fde Marina de Mexico (Mexican marine corps), Cuerpo de Infanteria de Marina Ecuador (Ecuadorian marine corps) and Servicio Nacional Aeronaval during an objective rally point class at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 05, 2026, as part of PANAMAX 2026.”  – DVID Image 5 of 9<\/a>
Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Marines with Cuerpo de\u202fInfanter\u00eda\u202fde Marina de Mexico (Mexican marine corps), Cuerpo de Infanteria de Marina Ecuador (Ecuadorian marine corps) and Panamanian Servicio Nacional Aeronaval personnel listen to tactics for an objective rally point class on Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 05, 2026, as part of PANAMAX 2026.” – DVID Image 8 of 9<\/a> Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Rupen Bastajian Jr, a team leader with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division shows his notes to marines with Cuerpo de\u202fInfanter\u00eda\u202fde Marina de Mexico (Mexican marine corps) and Panama\u2019s Servicio Nacional Aeronaval during on objective rally point class at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 05, 2026, as part of PANAMAX 2026.” – DVID Image 9 of 9<\/a>
Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

AUGUST 6th – RAID EXERCISE <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Marines with Cuerpo de Infanter\u00eda de Marina (Mexican marine corps) stage during a raid training exercise as part of PANAMAX 2026 at Base Aeronaval Base Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 06, 2026.” – DVID Image 2 of 13<\/a>
Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Marines with Cuerpo de Infanter\u00eda de Marina (Mexican marine corps) conduct an after-action report during a raid rehearsal as part of PANAMAX 2026 at Base Aeronaval Base Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 06, 2026.” DVID Image #4 of 13<\/a>. Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Marines with Cuerpo de Infanter\u00eda de Marina (Mexican marine corps) stage during a raid training exercise as part of PANAMAX 2026 at Base Aeronaval Base Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 06, 2026.” – DVID Image 8 of 13 <\/a>
Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Marines with Cuerpo de Infanter\u00eda de Marina (Mexican marine corps) stage during a raid training exercise as part of PANAMAX 2026 at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 06, 2026.” – DVID Image 9 of 13<\/a>
Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“A marine with Cuerpo de Infanter\u00eda de Marina (Mexican marine corps) provides security during a raid training exercise as part of PANAMAX 2026 at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Col\u00f3n, Panama, Aug. 06, 2026.”
–DVID Image 11 of 13  <\/a> Source: Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo, U.S. Marine Corps photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

AUGUST 7th – BOARDING, SEARCH and SEIZURE<\/p>\n\n\n

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“Infantes of the Cuerpo de\u202fInfanter\u00eda\u202fde Marina de Mexico conduct visit, board, search and seizure in Panama\u202fduring PANAMAX 2026,\u202fAug. 7, 2026.” –
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Source: Lance Cpl. Jazmin Sierra, U.S. Marine Corps<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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