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Panama Canal: From Triumph to Water Crisis | Costa Rica News
One hundred twelve years ago, the Panama Canal opened—marking a triumph of engineering that cost billions and claimed tens of thousands of lives. The Ancon became the first ship to officially transit, but its historic moment was drowned out by the outbreak of World War One. Before the canal, ships had to circle Cape Horn; now, they could cross continents in days, slashing costs and giving the U.S. unmatched naval mobility. Today, it moves 35 ships daily, expanded to handle giants with new locks—but now faces a new crisis: water. Droughts and climate swings threaten operations, forcing…
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