Alberto Aleman Zubieta
Administrator of the Panama Canal during the handover from American to Panamanian rule in 1999. He shares his experience of this significant event.
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The handover of the Panama Canal
Alberto Aleman Zubieta, the former Administrator of the Panama Canal, takes listeners back to the historic handover from the U.S. to Panama in 1999. He vividly recounts the emotional atmosphere of the ceremony, showcasing the pride and hopes of a nation gaining sovereignty. Zubieta discusses the pivotal role of the canal in global shipping and reflects on the complexities surrounding the transfer amid Y2K fears. This moment symbolized not only a shift in control but also a friendship between the two nations.
