1671 Panama Raid

The 1671 Panama Raid was a pirate attack led by Henry Morgan, a notorious privateer, against the Spanish-controlled city of Panama. The attackers navigated through the Pacific Ocean, surprising the Spanish and capturing the city after a fierce fight. This raid was part of broader conflicts over wealth from the Americas, especially gold and silver. The attack damaged Spanish interests, boosted Morgan's reputation, and highlighted the vulnerability of colonial cities to piracy. Although the Spanish eventually recovered, the raid marked a significant episode in colonial rivalry and pirate history in the Caribbean and Central America.