Under the treaties, the canal is gradually to come under full Panamanian control by the end of 1999.

US military usage ended when the zone was returned to Panamanian control.

He negotiated the treaties that will transfer the canal to Panamanian control by the end of the 1990's.

There have been similar complaints about offices and housing that came under Panamanian control in 1979.

The Panama Canal, along with its surrounding properties and American military bases, reverts to Panamanian control on the last day of 1999.

As a result of the 1977 treaty, most of the zone reverted to Panamanian control in 1979.

But on Tuesday, the 207-acre site, which includes the residence of the United States Army commander, is to be transferred to Panamanian control.

It was one of the first townships to revert to Panamanian control after 1979 treaty.

Its isolated nature helped preserve this (most of the other townships had homes handed over to Panamanian control as they became vacated).

Capitalizing on practices developed during the American administration, canal operations are improving under Panamanian control.