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Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño

Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
BBC World Friday 21 August 2026, 06:46 UTC 1 min read
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The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.

The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.
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