First Woman to Lead Panama Canal Named as Waterway Faces Rising Global Pressure

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Ilya Espino de Marotta has been appointed as the first woman to lead the Panama Canal amidst rising global pressures affecting maritime operations. Her leadership comes at a critical time for international shipping and trade.

Panama President José Raúl Mulino announced Thursday that Ilya Espino de Marotta has been selected as the next administrator of the Panama Canal, making her the first woman to lead one of the world’s most...