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Panama Canal extends restrictions due to drought

The queue of ships at the Panama Canal has decreased, but the canal authority now extends restrictions on traffic through the canal until September.
Thursday morning, a total of 134 ships were waiting for passage through the Panama Canal. | Photo: Aris Martinez
Thursday morning, a total of 134 ships were waiting for passage through the Panama Canal. | Photo: Aris Martinez
by JENS THOMSEN

The Panama Canal Authority has decided to extend its extraordinary restrictions on shipping through the Panama Canal due to drought and low waters in Gatun Lake.

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