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Latin America
Panama · Shipping & climate
The Panama Canal Authority says below-expected watershed rainfall means Panamax daily slots fall to 23 on September 15. Together with nine Neopanamax slots, the canal's daily transit capacity is now 32.
São Paulo · Local participation
The City of São Paulo says candidate registration for the Municipal Participatory Council elections closes on Wednesday, September 16. Residents elect the councils to represent districts in local civic issues.
Chile · Public health
The World Health Organization confirmed on September 14 that Chile has eliminated dog-transmitted human rabies as a public-health problem, becoming the first South American country to receive this validation. Chile last reported a dog-to-human rabies case in 1972.
