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Economic Impacts and Infrastructure Developments Post-Panama Canal

This chapter explores the economic ramifications of the Panama Canal on neighboring countries, particularly its $2.5 billion contribution to Panama's GDP. It highlights ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing trade routes, such as Mexico's railway and Colombia's proposed cross-country rail network. Additionally, the chapter addresses the challenges posed by invasive wild pigs in Canada, linking it to agricultural impacts and broader ecological concerns.

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