Panama would lose its place if Colombia builds a dry canal

Deputy Zulay Rodríguez emphasized the importance of building a dry canal in western Panama, following recent proposals in this regard by Colombian President Gustavo Petro.

According to the presidential candidate, if Colombia goes ahead with a project of this magnitude, it would harm the country’s position.

“If we don’t do this, our neighbors will overtake us and we will lose our position as a logistics leader in the region,” Rodríguez said.

The politician emphasized that the dry channel was due toand build between Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro.

According to the representative, it is the central point and one of the megaprojects of her campaign proposal.

Petro revived the initiative to build a dry canal through Colombia, amid the water crisis facing the Panama Canal.

A few weeks ago, he incorrectly stated that the interoceanic waterway was closed, trying to emphasize the situation.

On the other hand, several countries in the region have also expressed interest in creating links from one end of the continent to the other in recent years.

Mexico, Costa Rica and Nicaragua considered alternatives, but they remained unrealized.

Last month, high-ranking Saudi officials did not rule out cooperation with Costa Rica on the construction of a dry canal.

Its proponents claim that the dry channel through Costa Rica It is cheaper and faster to build but the never realized interoceanic canal through Nicaragua.