Panama’s Post-Canal Economy Takes Shape

The country is looking for solutions beyond its traditional economic engine.

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Throughout 2023, the Panama Canal Authority has introduced various restrictions on the size and frequency of vessels transiting the canal amid an extended period of low water levels. Just last week, authorities reduced the daily number of available bookings for passage from 31 to 25. These conditions highlight the fundamental need for Panama to diversify […]

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