The Panama Canal needs more water. The solution is a dam that could displace thousands

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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