Digna Benite, a resident of Limón de Chagres in Panama, considers her village to be a place built on love. The village is facing relocation due to plans to build a dam to address a water shortage issue affecting the Panama Canal. The project is expected to begin in 2027 and aims to provide water security for the next 50 years. The canal saw a significant decrease in traffic during a 2023 drought caused by El Niño, highlighting the importance of water resources for its operation. Residents in the affected communities are protesting the construction of the dam.
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Three alleged human smugglers arrested in Quebec, 44 asylum seekers detained
Three alleged human smugglers were arrested alongside 44 foreign nationals attempting to illegally cross into Canada from the U.S. during the August long weekend; the group was detained near Stanstead, Quebec. The asylum seekers, including a child and a pregnant woman, were assessed for eligibility to claim asylum, with many transferred to a CBSA processing facility amid a significant increase in border crossings. Want More Context? 🔎
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