Panama Canal Plans 80-Kilometer Gas Pipeline for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Amid Trump Threats Over Canal Ownership

The Panama Canal is considering the construction of an 80-kilometer gas pipeline to enhance its operations and expand its business. This announcement comes amid renewed threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has stated that the U.S. should never have transferred ownership of the canal to Panama, which he claims was done for just one dollar. The canal's administrator, Ricaurte Vásquez, emphasized the global significance of the canal and the need to strengthen client trust in light of Trump's comments. The pipeline project aims to transport liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with Japan identified as a potential customer for U.S. exports. This strategic move follows challenges faced by the canal, including a drought and a recent court ruling.