The Panama Canal is a man-made waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Isthmus of Panama in Central America. It allows ships to avoid the lengthy and hazardous route around the southern tip of South America, specifically Cape Horn. Opened in 1914, the canal significantly shortens maritime transit times, facilitating international trade and maritime shipping. The canal features a system of locks that raise and lower vessels from sea level to the elevation of Gatun Lake and back, accommodating the transit of various ship sizes. The Panama Canal is a critical piece of global maritime infrastructure, enhancing trade efficiency between major ports and contributing significantly to the economy of Panama.
### President Mulino Sets the Record Straight The Panamanian leader, **José Raúl Mulino**, has firmly rebuffed assertions from **Donald Trump**, who recently implied that there was Chinese interference at the…