YOUTUBE (CNN) - Why drought at the Panama Canal matters for your wallet
El Niño is raising the cost of shipping. CNN's Senior News Desk Reporter Hira Humayun explains how this will affect American consumers. #PanamaCanal
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El Niño is raising the cost of shipping. CNN's Senior News Desk Reporter Hira Humayun explains how this will affect American consumers. #PanamaCanal
U.S. airmen joined 40 military personnel from across the Americas during Panamax 2026, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored multinational exercise focused on an integrated approach against simulated threats to the Panama Canal and the region.
Panama's National Aeronaval Service welcomed key leaders from Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and the United States during the pre-sail conference for Panamax 2026, one of the largest military exercises in the Western Hemisphere.
The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit — operating as Littoral Combat Force 24 — recently transited the Panama Canal aboard the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio, marking the first time a Marine expeditionary unit has navigated the canal since 2008.
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Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi joins PragerU CEO @realtalkwithmarissa to explain why Panama matters far more to America than most people realize. They discuss the history of the Panama Canal, America’s role in Panama’s independence, and the rise of Chinese influence across Latin America. President Trump’s focus on the canal signaled that America was finally paying attention to this important small country because of its strategic location. Mayor Mizrachi also shares his remarkable personal story of surviving illness, political persecution, and six months in a Colombian maximum-security prison before becoming the mayor of Panama City. 00:00 Why Panama Matters to America 00:59 The U.S., Colombia, and the Birth of Panama 03:57 Is…
'We congratulate Panama'
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The canal, which has been in high demand since the war with Iran started, was dramatically affected by previous El Niño systems.
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The Panama Canal is a vital waterway in the Western Hemisphere – Foreign Powers still have their sights on it. Published April 7, 2026 A massive explosion and fire erupted Monday afternoon near the Bridge [...]