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Happy Anniversary, Panama!

January 6th, 2010 by Frances

It’s been ten years since the U.S. turned over control of Panama Canal to the Panamanians…and it’s seems to be working for them.

From the Star Telegram: Panama reaping billions from canal

PANAMA — The country has made $4.75 billion from the Panama Canal since taking it over a decade ago, more than twice what it received in the 85 years the U.S. ran the waterway, the operating authority said Wednesday. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the handover of the canal by the U.S., which opened the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific in 1914.

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2 Responses to “Happy Anniversary, Panama!”

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  2. I’m glad we agree about this. I read every day and just stopping by to say thanks!

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