Panama series

The century-old Panama Canal has become too small for today’s massive ships. So, the Panamanian people recently voted to widen the canal. It’s a $5.25 billion project that will take an estimated seven years to complete. The plans are to excavate enough dirt and rocks to cover an 18-hole golf course, 350 feet high.

Jason Margolis

The World’s Jason Margolis went to Panama to report on the excavation project, to examine the engineering, how the project is affecting Panama’s economy and environment, and Panama City’s current explosive growth.

* Part I: The Big Canal
* Part II: Developing Panama City
* Part III: Panama fossils
* Panama: A historical perspective