Panama

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The only points of passage that have tollbooths are the Suez and Panama canals, both of which are artificial constructions that require maintenance.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

In a statement Tuesday, Hutchison unit Panama Ports Co. said it had filed the arbitration against Maersk, accusing it of undermining a long-term contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Eleven states voted in favor, from Greece to Panama, while mediator Pakistan and leftist-led Colombia abstained.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Many tankers currently carry the flags of countries such as Panama and the Marshall Islands, which have not secured assurances of safe passage, Maniatis said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Only a modest train ride separated the Burnhams, but the mounting demands of the fair made that distance as difficult to span as the Isthmus of Panama.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson