Panama Canal, Panama, Central America
Changing climate casts a shadow over the future of the Panama Canal – and global trade
Facing a near unprecedented ‘rainfall deficit’, the Panama Canal has been forced to restrict the number of vessels passing through it
Britons on virus-hit ship wait for Panama Canal green light
Passengers on cruise liner where four died and its sister ship hope to be flying home soon
Ship hits new Panama Canal wall, sparking design concerns
Three ships have now been damaged since the expanded waterway opened one month
The story of cities
Story of cities #16: how the US-run Canal Zone divided Panama for a centuryThe creation of the trans-oceanic canal came at a heavy price for Panama – with thousands of workers dying, and the US-controlled Canal Zone generating an “apartheid” atmosphere that sparked deep unrest
From the Guardian archive
Panama declares independence from ColombiaManchester Guardian, 7 November 1903: The United States government is likely to recognise the de facto government of Panama
Weatherwatch
Weatherwatch: The canal that runs entirely on rainJeremy Plester on the Panama Canal, 100 years old next year. The rain that replenishes its water supply also brought disease to the workers who dug it
Going local
Going local in Panama CityVicky Baker is travelling around Central and South America guided by the local people she meets on social networking sites. This week: Panama City
Latin America light
Even if you have not faked your own death, there is reason to consider a visit to Panama City, says Rory Carroll
I lost my heart in ...
I lost my heart in... The Panama Canal
Then she made me an offer I couldn't refuse...
Howard Marks had always dreamed of cruising down the Panama Canal. But then he found himself distracted by a beautiful tour guide who had other plans for him...
