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A veteran Panama Canal engineer becomes first woman to lead the interoceanic waterway
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has announced Ilya Espino de Marotta as the new head of the Panama Canal, starting October 1
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Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has announced Ilya Espino de Marotta as the new head of the Panama Canal, starting October 1
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According to ABC News’s linked item, A veteran Panama Canal engineer becomes first woman to lead the interoceanic waterway, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has announced Ilya Espino de Marotta as the new head of the Panama Canal, starting October 1
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