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El canal de Panamá se enfrenta al “Súper El Niño” y a desafíos logísticos y geopolíticos tras 10 años de su ampliación
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 8, 2026
· 6 min read
Por Elizabeth González, CNN en Español
La Autoridad del canal de Panamá (ACP) se prepara para enfrentar un fenómeno de El Niño “fuerte, igual o peor que en 2023”, aseguró Ilya Espino de Marotta, subadministradora de la vía interoceánica, y quien tomará las riendas del paso marítimo el próximo 5...
Key takeaway En esa estructura, el máximo de calado es de 50 pies (15,2 metros), pero desde el 3 de julio disminuyó a 49,5 pies (15,09 metros); a partir del 24 de julio estará en 49 pies (14,94 metros); mientras que desde el 15 de agosto baja a 48.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's role as a major logistics and transportation hub in the southwestern United States means that disruptions to global trade routes, such as the Panama Canal, can have a ripple effect on local businesses. The potential reduction in daily transits through the canal due to the "Súper El Niño" phenomenon could impact the timing and cost of goods shipped through the Port of El Paso, affecting local importers and exporters. Additionally, the canal's measures to mitigate the effects of drought, such as reducing the draft of neopanamax ships, may influence the types of cargo that can be shipped through the port, potentially altering the mix of goods that pass through El Paso. As the situation unfolds, local businesses and officials will be watching closely to see how the Panama Canal's response to the "Súper El Niño" affects trade flows and the local economy.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Por Elizabeth González, CNN en Español
La Autoridad del canal de Panamá (ACP) se prepara para enfrentar un fenómeno de El Niño “fuerte, igual o peor que en 2023”, aseguró Ilya Espino de Marotta, subadministradora de la vía interoceánica, y quien tomará las riendas del paso marítimo el próximo 5...
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