Nicaragua Enlists China To Build An Alternative To The Panama Canal

"A-UG!," a racing "oooog": Nicaragua! After a century as an only child, the Panama Canal is about to get a sister. Nicaragua announced recently that it is awarding China a contract to build an alternative to the Panama Canal, a move that could have huge implications for everything from military power to international trade. The new Nicaraguan canal will connect the Pacific and Atlantic oceans through Central America and is expected to be larger than the Panama Canal, even after the Panama Canal ...