First female administrator in the Panama Canal’s history takes the helm

September 7, 2026
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Naval engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta takes the helm on Monday as the first woman to lead the Panama Canal administration, stepping into the role at a challenging time for the vital maritime route | 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA

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