VOICED : Obras en Canal de Panama continuan el lun

The Panama Canal expansion project, led by a Spanish consortium, faces a dispute over $1.6 billion in additional costs. Despite ongoing negotiations, the consortium announced it would not halt construction immediately but may reassess the situation. The expansion, crucial for 5% of global trade, began in 2009 and was expected to finish in 2014, coinciding with the canal's centennial. However, delays have pushed the completion to mid-2015.

What is the main reason the consortium threatened to halt the Panama Canal expansion?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Environmental concerns

• Unrecognized additional costs

• Political instability

Which company leads the consortium responsible for the Panama Canal expansion?

• A Chinese construction company

• A Spanish construction company

• An American construction company

• A French construction company

What was the outcome of the negotiations between the consortium and the Panama Canal Authority?

• The consortium decided to stop work immediately

• An agreement was reached

• The Panama Canal Authority agreed to all demands

• No agreement was reached, but work continues for now

What percentage of global trade passes through the Panama Canal?

• 10%

• 5%

• 20%

• 15%

When was the Panama Canal expansion originally expected to be completed?

• 2018

• 2016

• 2014

• 2012