The Panama Railroad, when it opened in 1855, became the primary transportation route across the isthmus. After building the Suez Canal, French engineers tried to do the same thing in Panama.

Proposal would connect Brazil’s Atlantic Ocean coast to Peru’s Pacific port of Chancay, cutting shipping times to Asia by up ...

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After building the Suez Canal, French engineers tried to do the same thing in Panama. For most of human history, the route ...

Panama Canal boss says MSC ports deal threatens neutrality, FT reports By Reuters June 9, 202510:28 PM PDTUpdated June 9, 2025 ...

In 2023, the Panama Canal Authority reduced daily vessel transits from 36 to 32 ships per day due to drought-driven water shortages, with further restrictions likely if conditions persist.

However, he has also left open the possibility of using coercion to get them to pursue U.S. interests. The administration has warned about China’s influence on the Panama Canal.