The Panama Canal, a 51-mile waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, allows ships to avoid an additional 7,000 nautical miles, showcasing its strategic importance in global shipping.
In the past year, nearly 10,000 ships passed through the canal, transporting 423 million tons of goods, with the US being the largest customer, handling about 75% of the cargo.
The canal, historically controlled by the US, became a focal point of tension, leading to protests and international scrutiny, ultimately resulting in Panama gaining full control in 1999.
Major protests in 1964 against US control of the canal highlighted local discontent and led to international outrage, prompting the US to eventually negotiate a transition of control to Panama.
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