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Sacyr source denies Panama Canal work suspended

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"Works are continuing" on expanding the Panama Canal, a source in the Spanish company leading the project said on Wednesday, denying an assertion by the canal administrator that they were suspended amid a row over cost overruns.

"Works are continuing and negotiations remain open" between the consortium carrying them out and the Panama Canal Authority, the source in the company Sacyr, who declined to be identified, told AFP.

“Works are continuing” on expanding the Panama Canal, a source in the Spanish company leading the project said on Wednesday, denying an assertion by the canal administrator that they were suspended amid a row over cost overruns.

“Works are continuing and negotiations remain open” between the consortium carrying them out and the Panama Canal Authority, the source in the company Sacyr, who declined to be identified, told AFP.

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