A look at the human toll of the construction of the Panama Canal

Author Cristina Henriquez discusses her novel “The Great Divide,” which delves into the construction of the Panama Canal, considered a monumental engineering achievement. The Canal’s creation involved 50,000 workers from 90 countries, reshaping the landscape and impacting the environment. Henriquez explores the lasting effects of this massive project and its implications on nature and society in the present day.

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