
James Shaler
James Shaler was a significant figure associated with the Panama Railroad Company and played a notable role in the events surrounding Panama's separation from Colombia in 1903. He is honored through the naming of Triángulo Shaler, a triangular area in Panama that became a focal point of historical events, including the complex relations between Panama and the United States during the 20th century.
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James Shaler is associated with the Panama Railroad Company and the separatist events of 1903.
Del Parque de Lesseps a la Asamblea: la transformación de un rincón de la ciudadLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·
Panama· 2026-09-13





