Prima femeie administrator din istoria Canalului Panama preia conducerea

Ilya Espino de Marotta becomes the first female head of the Panama Canal Authority, taking over during challenging times for this crucial maritime route. She aims to advance a $1.5 billion reservoir project to secure water supply for Panama's population and support the canal's operations. Espino's leadership is seen as a symbol of women's capabilities in executive roles within the industry. The reservoir project, which includes community relocation and environmental considerations, is the largest since the canal's expansion in 2016. It is crucial for ensuring long-term water supply amid low rainfall conditions exacerbated by El Niño.