Panama Canal gives green light to invest in a new artificial lake to mitigate the impact of droughts

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The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said this Friday that its board of directors decided to approve the necessary resources for the construction of a reservoir in the Indian River basin, at a cost of approximately $1.2 billion, a project vital to the water sustainability of the road, which between 2023 and 2024 needed to reduce transits through drought.

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PANAMA CITY (AP) — The Panama Canal board on Friday approved allocating funds for the construction of a new artificial lake, a project that aims to ensure the fresh water needed for the trade route to the Panama Canal.

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Panama, a country that unites Central and South America, offers a rich and diverse experience for its visitors. With a unique geography, marked by the Panama Canal and landscapes that range from paradisiacal beaches to dense tropical forests, the country attracts tourists in search of adventure, culture, history and contact with nature. One of Panama's biggest attractions is, without a doubt, the Panama Canal. This monumental work of engineering…

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The initiative also seeks to guarantee the supply of water to more than 50% of the population of the Central American country.