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Restrictions on ships in the Panama Canal due to drought

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The Panama Canal Authority announced on Thursday 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 at the waterway.

The measures are being implemented to address severe drought conditions caused by a strong El Niño weather phenomenon. Officials have indicated that these climate-related challenges could potentially persist until 2027.

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