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Restrictions on ships in the Panama Canal due to drought

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The Panama Canal Authority has announced a reduction in daily vessel transits from an average of 36 to 32. This operational adjustment is in addition to existing draft restrictions already in place for ships navigating the waterway.

These measures are a direct response to a severe drought caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon. Officials indicate that the drought conditions are expected to persist, potentially impacting canal operations through 2027.

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