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ACP

Also spelled: Autoridad del Canal de Panamá

Definition

Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (Panama Canal Authority). The autonomous authority that has run the Canal since the handover, with its own assets and a labor regime separate from the rest of the state. It contributes to the national treasury each year, and its draft and water decisions affect world trade.

Example

The ACP announced new draft restrictions due to drought.La ACP anunció nuevas restricciones de calado por la sequía.

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Where it is used
nationwide
Currency
in use today
Origin
Sigla de "Autoridad del Canal de Panamá".

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