**Panama Canal Sees Increased Traffic Amid Red Sea Disruptions**

Ships are routing through the Panama Canal at higher rates following disruptions in shipping routes through the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. The Panama Canal Authority is managing increased traffic volume and preparing infrastructure for near-capacity operations. Carlos Ruiz-Hernandez, former vice foreign minister of Panama and senior adviser at the Center for Strategic Studies, stated that the canal authority is anticipating risks and planning for sustained high traffic levels.

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