At a recent summit focused on strengthening trade between China and Latin America, Nicaragua announced its plans to construct a new Grand Interoceanic Canal. The proposed route aims to provide an alternative to the Panama Canal, which has been facing challenges due to low water levels. The 445-kilometer canal would pass through Lake Nicaragua, connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. With a width of 290 to 540 meters and a depth of 27 meters, the canal is designed to accommodate large modern vessels. This initiative has the potential to become a significant infrastructure project, enhancing economic ties between China and the Caribbean nations. submitted by /u/XGramatik |
Total US debt has officially hit $36 trillion for the first time in history, according to US government data.
Since the start of this year, total US debt is now up by a whopping $2 TRILLION. In other words,