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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global health and ag

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Latest: El Niño intensifies, potentially becoming one of the strongest in a century

The 2026–27 Super El Niño is intensifying, with the United Nations warning of a record-breaking phenomenon that is ‘super-sizing’ and could potentially be the largest in at least 1,000 years. Ocean temperatures in the he

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Super El Niño ‘Godzilla’ intensifies, threatening global

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Latest: Pacific Ocean El Niño warming reaches unprecedented levels

The Super El Niño phenomenon, nicknamed ‘Godzilla’, is intensifying. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecasts the phenomenon will develop into a ‘very strong’ event, potentially making 2027 one of the hottes

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Panama economic growth and maritime registry challenges

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Latest: Panama Canal increases daily transit slots and vessel draft limits

Panama continues to expand its economic and tourism sectors through strategic branding and international trade engagement. Economic indicators show significant expansion, with a 5.5% GDP growth in the first half of 2026.

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Global shipping disruptions and rising port congestion

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Latest: Container freight rates rise amid global shipping bottlenecks

Global shipping continues to face severe disruptions characterized by rising port congestion and fluctuating freight rates. A structural imbalance has emerged as cargo volumes grew by 28% between 2019 and 2026, outstripp

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France-Panama infrastructure and trade cooperation

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Latest: France seeks infrastructure and Panama Canal opportunities in ministerial visit

French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier is scheduled to visit Panama to explore infrastructure investment opportunities and strengthen bilateral cooperation. A central component of the mission involves meetings with Pana

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Panama Canal leadership transition

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Latest: Panama Canal appoints Miguel Lorenzo as Deputy Administrator

Ilya Espino de Marotta has officially assumed her role as the Administrator of the Panama Canal for the 2026–2033 term, making history as the first woman to lead the interoceanic waterway in its 112-year history. Succeed

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Panama Canal: Draft reductions and transit restrictions

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Latest: Panama Canal restricts vessel transits due to water shortages

As of early September 2026, the Panama Canal is actively implementing transit and draft restrictions to manage severe water shortages caused by an El Niño-induced drought. Following a period of significant rainfall defic

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El Niño intensifies, triggering widespread regional alerts

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Latest: El Niño phenomenon triggers global climate and economic alerts

By early September 2026, the intensifying El Niño phenomenon continues to drive significant weather shifts and economic risks across the Americas and Africa. Technical reports indicate significant ocean warming, with sea

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