Press Release - Dr. Jill Biden Travels to Panama City, Republic of Panama to Attend the Inauguration of the Expansion of the Panama Canal

Saturday, June 25 - Sunday, June 26, 2016

Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in Panama City, Republic of Panama as a part of her four-country visit to Central and South America. In Panama, Dr. Biden is leading a Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of the expansion of the Panama Canal.

On Saturday evening, Dr. Biden will deliver remarks at an Independence Day celebration at Balboa Port overlooking the Panama Canal and next to the USS Oak Hill LSD-51. This event is for invited press.

On Sunday afternoon, Dr. Biden will lead a Presidential Delegation to attend the inauguration of the expansion of the Panama Canal. This event is open to pre-credentialed members of the press.

On Sunday evening, Dr. Biden will depart Panama City, Republic of Panama en route Washington, D.C.