Often called one of the seven modern wonders of the world, the Panama Canal splits the continents of North and South America ...

Depending on the size, weight, and type of vessel, ship owners often pay anywhere between $15,000 and $300,000 in basic fees ...

The Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal is pictured in Panama City on December 23, 2024. US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to ...

The canal authority had contemplated that option for decades, especially as the population of the Panama City metro area swelled to 2.5 million, increasing demand for drinking water.