Event Brief
Panama Canal will not restrict ship passage in 2026
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET
Summary: The Panama Canal said it will not plan vessel passage restrictions for the rest of 2026 despite drought risks.
WHO: Panama Canal
WHAT: Said it is not planning vessel passage restrictions for the remainder of 2026
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 10:47 AM ET
WHERE: Panama
WHY: It expects El Niño could begin in the second half of the year and potentially lead to another drought, but still will not plan restrictions.
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