ECLAC says the Panama Canal economy keeps carrying Panama's growth, projected at 4.4% in 2026 and 4.6% in 2027, but warns of drought and trade risks.

ECLAC says the Panama Canal remains the country's economic engine; Nicaraguan pastors back reform; the DR adopts the IHRA definition; Uruguay eyes 2027.

A historically intense El Niño is causing shipping to be slowed down