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1. Article · Sep 7, 2026 · Alma Solís, The Associated Press

   First female administrator in the Panama Canal's history takes the helm (opens the original)

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   PANAMA CITY (AP) — Naval engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta takes the helm Monday as the first woman to lead the Panama Canal administration, stepping into the role at a challenging time for the vital maritime route. One year of digital access for only $205* *First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscrib

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2. Article · Sep 7, 2026 · ALMA SOLÍS — Associated Press

   First female administrator in the Panama Canal's history takes the helm (opens the original)

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   PANAMA CITY (AP) — Naval engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta takes the helm Monday as the first woman to lead the Panama Canal administration, stepping into the role at a challenging time for the vital maritime route. Buoyed by her leadership of the multi-billion-dollar expansion project last decade, Espino moves up from deputy administrator to take full command of the canal. Only three other Panamanians have held the position since the United States handed over the interoceanic waterway in late 199

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