Commonly called the "new" canal, this project was completed in June 2016 to double the waterway's capacity.

: The expansion was designed to reclaim maritime trade lost to the Suez Canal and boost Panama's status as a global logistics hub. 2. New Media & Television Channels

: A public television channel from the SPR focused on cultural content for Mexican migrants.

Several networks have recently adopted the "nuevo canal" branding or launched major new initiatives:

: A new financial news channel in Spanish aimed at Hispanic audiences in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, launched in mid-2025.

1. The Expanded Panama Canal ("El Tercer Juego de Esclusas")