Panama celebrates 25th anniversary of canal's handover

On Tuesday, Panama celebrated the 25th anniversary of the handover of the Panama Canal, which had been under the control of the United States for nearly a century.

The United States inaugurated the canal in 1914 and operated the waterway until December 31, 1999.  

This canal has to be and has to continue to be the canal for Panamanians, at the world's service but above all for Panamanians mainly, Panamanian President Mulino said.

The Panama Canal Administrator highlighted the achievements made during 25 years of Panamanian management, including the canal's expansion and construction of the Third Set of Locks, which began operating in 2016.