For over a century, the Panama Canal has provided a convenient way for ships to move between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, helping to speed up international trade.
In Panama, water scarcity has impacted canal operations recently, and some shipping experts say vessels may soon have to avoid the canal altogether if the problem worsens.
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