### [2026-08-21](/feed/2026/08/21/index.md)

##### Panama Canal
# The Panama Canal announces it will limit the number of ships allowed to cross the passage over the next month due to El Niño causing droughts in the region. 




### Sources:

1. [DW](https://www.dw.com/en/panama-canal-el-nino/a-78453054)

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