What Implications Does Venezuela Have for Stocks? Consider Panama.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 05 2026
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Source: Barron's
Historical Parallel: The U.S. invasion of Venezuela can be analyzed by comparing it to the 1989 U.S. military action against Panama's Manuel Noriega.
Market Implications: Understanding the stock market's potential reactions to the invasion may be informed by the outcomes and market responses observed during the Panama intervention.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








