VOICED : Cambio climatico amenaza al Canal de Panama a 20 anos del traspaso por EEUU

The Panama Canal faces significant challenges due to climate change, with a 27% decrease in rainfall affecting its operations. The canal, which connects the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, is crucial for global trade, especially for the US, China, and Japan. However, with only 3,000 million cubic meters of the required 5,250 million cubic meters of freshwater available, the canal's sustainability is at risk. Additionally, the canal faces competition from the Suez Canal, which has reduced its tolls by 60%. The global economic slowdown has also decreased the canal's share of world trade from 5% to 3.5%. Despite these challenges, the canal is seeking ways to adapt and remain a vital trade route.

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