The Panama Canal's El Niño Conundrum The Panama Canal, a marvel of modern engineering, is facing an unexpected challenge from the unpredictable forces of nature.
As new chief administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta considers further cuts in transit slots due to the ongoing drought caused by El Niño, maritime commerce and the planet's most critical waterways are under scrutiny.
The situation is particularly ironic given that the canal's usage has been on the rise.