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Someone has calculated which EU countries lose more money due to the falsification of wines and spirits. Bad news, Spain

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Spain is Wine landsparkling, beers, ciderliquors … and falsifications. This is revealed at least The last balance of the EU Intellectual Property Office (Euipo), which has launched a notice to navigators: fraudulent copies are hitting the alcohol industry, subtracting billions of euros in sales, destroying thousands of jobs and depriving public coffers of large income via taxes. And the one who is spending it worse is Spain. Here the wineries and companies that lose more money are located. The bottle, the most affected. When we talk about falsifications, the mind usually goes to luxury articlesgarments, wallets and bags of large brands, watches or exclusive jewels. The shadow of pirate copies is however elongated and extends to many other merchandise, including food. Moreover, the Euipo assures that in 2020 the falsifications of food were among the most common found at the EU borders. And by “food” not only refers to Iberian sausages. In the list there are also cookies, pasta, potatoes or sweets. If there is a sector that is suffering alarmingly the mazazo of the copies is nevertheless that of wine and spirits. “It was one of the most affected during the 2013-2017 period”, Clarifies the organism Before sliding a couple of figures. “It is estimated that 2,289 million euros were lost in sales and almost 5,700 jobs were destroyed a year in the EU due to falsifications in this sector.” In tax only 2,068 million euros vanished. Spain, in the focus. The sector does not happen as evil throughout the EU. Euipo estimates for example that the Portuguese industry falsified some 33 million of euros in sales and just over 200 jobs every year. In Austria, illicit copies subtract the winemakers and other professionals in the sector near 28 million of euros and in Greece that invoice amounts to 49 million. The blow is more severe in Germany, with losses of 279 million of euros, Italy (302 millionor France, where that hole amounts to 316 million of euros. They are high figures, but not as much as those suffered by Spain, one of the world’s great wine powers with Italy or France. He warns Euipo clearly, which launches a warning: “Spain is the first EU country in direct economic loss in this sector, with 380 million in sales not made by falsifications.” The Spanish sector is also one of the ones that loses the most for that cause: more than 1,100 positions per year, a fact that only exceeds France. Old problem, new challenges. The falsifications of wines and spirits are no novelty, but the authorities continue to encounter new challenges. The EUIPO notes that the rise of online trade “has opened new roads” for the sale of copies and makes customers “increasingly difficult” when distinguishing between an authentic and a falsified article, a problem that does not only affect the industry of alcoholic beverages. “Criminal networks manipulate labels, containers and even alter the manufacturing processes, focusing on value products,” duck The organism. In the specific case of alcohol, what experts do perceive is that counterfeiters are resorting to “sophisticated methods” to mock controls, which includes from the reuse of original bottles to the impression of false labels. Two countries: China and Türkiye. Community authorities have not only detected the most punished nations (at an economic and employment level) for falsifications. The report From Euipo does something else: pointing out the countries of origin that are most frequently related to food and drink falsifications. And there are two that stand out if we focus on the pirate copies that were seized between 2019 and 2020 on the EU borders: China and Türkiye. As a conclusion, the text slides another equally important idea. Falses are not a problem just because of the damage they cause to the sector or their ability to destroy employment. The Euipo adds another more important handicap: public health. “Recent reports alert about the risks of these consumer health products,” warns Before remembering that food and drink has been detected with “dangerous substances”, such as methanol, mercury or pesticides. Images | Kelsey Chance (UNSPLASH) and Zachariah Hagy (UNSPLASH) In Xataka | If the question is what is the future of wine, more and more Bordeaux wineries are clear: the without alcohol

Malaga gets fully into the chips industry. It is due to IMEC, the most important laboratory in Europe

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The Interuniversity Microelectronics Center or IMEC (Interuniversity Microelectronics Center) It is not a research center. It is the most experienced laboratory in the tuning of New integration technologies to manufacture integrated circuits and nanotechnology that we have in Europe. In fact, its engineers They work side by side with ASML techniciansTSMC, Intel or Samsung with the purpose of jointly developing new semiconductor packaging technologies or avant -garde photolithography techniques. This research center is housed in Leuven (Belgium), but in 2030 it will have a new laboratory that will be located in Malaga Techpark, an ambitious technological park installed in this Andalusian capital. José Luis Escrivá, the former Minister of Digital Transformation and Public Function, announced the arrival of Imec to Malaga In January 2024, but a year and a half later we have more important information. According to Malaga today The total cost of these facilities will amount to 615 million euros. The central government will contribute 500 million and the Junta de Andalucía the remaining 115. On the other hand, the Malaga Center of IMEC will have a total area of ​​51,300 square meters, and, more importantly, it will use 200 people of high qualification. After all, these researchers will participate in the search for alternatives to the silicon in integrated circuit production processes, as well as in the development of new photolithography technologies that will pursue make possible the manufacture of chips below 1 Nm. However, in addition to these direct jobs, this research center will attract Malaga to other important companies involved in the semiconductor industry. This is the most ambitious IMEC project: to manufacture 3 angstroms chips According to Imec In 2035 integrated circuit manufacturers will begin large -scale production of 3 angstroms chips (0.3 Nm). This milestone is very important because presumably these will be the first semiconductors made of the UVE Hyper-á lithography equipment in which ASML is already working. However, of course, these machines will not arrive that year; They will be ready much earlier. That will be the time when Chips manufacturers will start large -scale production, but possibly this machine will be prepared at the end of this decade. In 2039 chips manufacturers will go beyond the 2 angstroms Anyway, the interesting thing is that the opening of the optics of these avant -garde lithography equipment will be, again according to IMEC, of ​​0.75 in the face of the opening of 0.55 UVE UVE MACHINESor 0.33 in Conventional UVE teams. In any case, the itinerary of this laboratory anticipates that In 2037 the integrated circuits of 2 angstroms will arriveand in 2039 chips manufacturers will pass this barrier and go beyond the 2 angstroms. In the article we dedicate to Rayleight criteria We explain in a lot of detail what the ‘Na’ parameter consists (Numerical Aperture), But in this text it is enough to know that this variable identifies the opening value of the optics used by the lithographic equipment. In this context this parameter essentially reflects the same as the opening value when we talk about The optics of a photo cameraso it conditions the amount of light that the optical elements They are able to collect. As we can intuit, the more light gathens, the better. Image | Laura Ockel | Wikimedia More information | IMEC In Xataka | China needs to develop a new type of immune chips to US sanctions. And their scientists have just achieved it

FDA recalls 19,688 cartons of organic milk due to packaging error in 3 states

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Due to a packaging error that puts the contents of the product at risk Almost 20,000 boxes of Horizon Organic Aseptic Plain Whole Milk that were distributed in three states in the country are being recalledaccording to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA by its acronym in English). This is a Class II classification issued on January 17, although the withdrawal It was activated since December 13, 2024 and covered 19,688 cases of milk for sale in retail stores in the states: Arizona, California and Nevada. The product subject to recall is from the brand Horizon Organic Aseptic Plain Whole Milk, which comes in 8-ounce and 12-count containers. The milk packages have the UPC codes 3663207113 in the 12-unit boxes, while the individual boxes have the code 3663207127. The milk has expiration dates between March 3 to 7, 2025. Although neither the FDA nor the company have made recommendations regarding the product, in the event of food recalls that put consumers’ health at risk, they suggest consumers avoid consuming the product. Persons who have any questions or require information about illnesses related to this recall may contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332). The FDA issued a Class II classification of the product.Credit: Shutterstock Keep reading:

Novak Djokovic withdrew due to injury

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Novak Djokovic (7th), the legend of the Australian Open with ten crowns, retired injured amid boos this Friday in the semifinals, so Alexander Zverev (2nd) will challenge the current champion Jannik Sinner (1st), expeditiously against Ben Shelton (20th ). In the first semifinal, Zverev had just won the first set in the tie-break, 7-6 (7/5), after an hour and 20 minutes of battle when Djokovic approached the net and told him that he could not continue. The Serbian, who received boos and whistles, explained in a press conference that he suffered a “muscle tear” on Wednesday in the quarterfinals against the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz (3rd). “The medication, the treatment and the bandage helped me, but at the end of the first set I started to feel increasing pain, which was difficult to manage. I tried my chance. If I had won the first set I would have tried to play a few more games, maybe a set, I don’t know,” said the player with 24 Grand Slams on his resume. Farewell to Melbourne? The 37-year-old giant left the door open for it to be his last game in Melbourne: “There is a chance that it was like that. Who knows? I’ll have to see how the year goes. I want to continue. If I’m motivated and healthy, I don’t see any reason not to come back.”. On the court, in the winner’s speech, Zverev came to the defense of Djokovic, who had abandoned her, responding with a raised thumb to the boos at the Rod Laver Arena. “Please don’t boo any player, much less Novak. He has done everything imaginable for this sport, he has tried to compete despite his problems, I know they have paid an entry fee, but he has been giving everything for this sport for 20 years and won this tournament with a torn abdominal. Show some love,” the 27-year-old said. “I had to play the best set of the tournament to beat him while he was injured. It’s too good”he added with great respect for the legend. Sinner the other finalist In the second round, the current champion Sinner beat Shelton 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 and 6-2, his 20th consecutive victory – the best series of his career – in a match in which he suffered cramps muscular. The Italian finished the duel with a slight limp and received physiotherapy treatments on the court in the final part of a duel that he was able to close against a weak Shelton, unable to take advantage of this circumstance. The number 1 had left the semi-final on track by winning the tie-break of the first round, in which he had given up his serve on two occasions, recovering it immediately. Shelton couldn’t stand the pressure, with a succession of errors, and saw his rival go 5-0 up in the tie-break to end up winning 7-2. Continue reading: Former tennis player goes viral for announcing divorce from her soccer player husband and incursion into OnlyFans on videoMadison Keys will seek her first Grand Slam title against Aryna Sabalenka at Australian OpenAlcaraz mocks Djokovic’s injury after his loss to the Serbian at the Australian Open

105,164 pounds of frozen chicken recalled due to undeclared allergens

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Custom Food Solutions, a Louisville, Kentucky-based manufacturer, issued a Voluntary recall on January 22 of more than 105,164 pounds of frozen chicken due to undeclared allergens that were distributed to 11 Yats restaurants in Indiana, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS, acronym in English). The recall is due to a labeling error and undeclared allergens, since among The ingredients of drunken chicken are egg and sesame which are not mentioned on the product label. Drunk chicken has a shelf life of one year The product subject to recall was produced between March 14, 2024 and January 15, 2025 with a useful life of one year. The chicken is identified as “Yats Drunken Chicken Cooked Chicken Thigh Meat In A Spicy Tomato Sauce With Beer” and is distributed in 60-pound boxes containing 12 5-pound bags. All products have lot codes: 4074, 4102, 4130, 4144, 4163, 4178, 4214, 4229, 4236, 4255, 4325, 4326, 4339, 4355, 5002 and 5015. They also have establishment code “EST. P-17891” inside the USDA inspection seal. During a label review activity, the FSIS discovered that egg and sesame ingredients were not listed on the final product label. Although there have been no reports of people affected by the consumption of drunk chicken, if you present any symptoms due to suspected consumption of the product, it is suggested to contact a health care provider. While FSIS calls on restaurants not to serve these products, they should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase if you keep the product in your freezers. Risks of allergies to egg and sesame FSIS posted a photo of the product label on its website.Credit: FSIS | Courtesy Egg and sesame are two of the nine foods considered allergens in the US. Consuming these foods can generate a reaction in the body, since the body perceives it as a risk, so it defends itself. In the case of eggs, they cause allergies, especially in children, but also in adults. Allergy symptoms appear a few minutes after eating the food with symptoms that vary depending on the person, but there are some that are the most common, according to the Mayo Clinic, such as:to nasal congestion, vomiting, digestive problems, skin rash and hives. While the sesame allergy presents symptoms such as wheezing, trouble breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, hoarseness, tight throat, abdominal pain, swollen, watery and itchy eyes, hives, red welts and swelling, according to Kids Health. Keep reading:

Elon Musk’s DOGE would seek to eliminate the penny coin due to its cost

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Donald Trump’s entry into the presidency has been dizzying. He has already approved several measures through his executive orders. Within them, he created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that will be directed by billionaire Elon Musk. And like the president, the owner of X already has his first objective when assuming his new position: remove the penny. According to a recent post on XDOGE wrote that the cost of producing a penny in the United States exceeds its nominal value, which makes it an unnecessary expense for taxpayers. According to the data provided, the US government currently spends more than 3 cents to manufacture each penny, while its value is just 1 cent (¢1). The DOGE highlighted that the US Mint produced more than 4.5 billion pennies in fiscal year 2023, representing about 40% of all coins in circulation. This process cost taxpayers more than $179 million dollars in that same year.. This figure reflects a considerable increase, since in 2016 the cost of manufacturing a penny was only 1.5 cents, less than half of what it costs today. The focus of DOGE is not limited to just the penny. Under Musk, the goal is to reduce federal spending significantly. In previous statements, former President Donald Trump assured that DOGE would provide recommendations to “cut excessive regulations, eliminate unnecessary spending and restructure federal agencies.” Musk, for his part, has made it clear that his group aims goal to reduce annual federal government spending by $500 billion. The rising cost of producing a penny is not new. According to the US Mint’s annual report for 2024, now Approximately 3.7 cents are spent for every penny manufactured and distributed. This is due in part to the increase in the price of zinc, the main material used in its manufacture, whose cost per metric ton has doubled in value since 2016. Over the years, there have been several proposals to discontinue pennies minting, including a suggestion in 2015 by then-Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew. However, some economists have warned that Removing pennies could come with complicated side effects, such as rounding off prices to multiples of 5 centswhich could lead to increases in the costs of small products. Other countries have made the decision to eliminate their low-value currencies. Canada, for example, stopped minting its one cent coin in 2012. A 2018 economic analysis found that, as a result of this move, Canadian consumers paid an additional $3.27 million annually due to price rounding in supermarkets. However, it is recognized that eliminating pennies can also reduce operating costs, such as the time it takes to count and exchange these coins, which, as the old business adage goes, “time is money.” DOGE is not limited to just the penny. According to the 2024 Mint report, nickel is also in the spotlightsince it costs about 14 cents to produce and distribute each 5-cent coin. You may also be interested in:

César Huerta will not be able to play in the UEFA Europa League due to regulations

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Cesar Huerta has generated many expectations within Mexican soccer. His time with the UNAM Pumas allowed him to make the leap to Europe with the Anderlecht. The “Chino” lives his European dream, but he will have to paralyze it momentarily in the UEFA Europa League. Anderlecht will play this Thursday, January 23 in the penultimate matchday of the UEFA Europa League. The Belgian team will visit Viktoria Plzen at the Doosan Arena in Czechia. For this duel, Anderlecht will not be able to count on the support of the Mexican. By UEFA regulations, César Huerta still cannot be registered with the Belgian team. “Chino” still has to wait if he wants to debut in the continental championship. The establishments indicate that the clubs that participate in the UEFA Europa League They will not be able to register new players until the league format phase has ended. That is, the only way for César Huerta to debut in this championship would be after Anderlecht’s classification to the round of 16 of the championship or the playoffs. These matches would take place on March 6 and 13. How are Anderlecht doing? Anderlecht has had a very good performance in this edition of the UEFA Europa League. Although they are not classified, the Belgian team is very well positioned to stay alive in this tournament. After 6 days, Anderlecht is in 3rd place in the league table. The Belgian team accumulates 14 points from 4 wins and 2 draws. Until now, together with Lazio, Galatasaray and Manchester United, Anderlecht is undefeated in this cup. His rival on the day is Viktoria Plzen, a team that accumulates 9 points and is in 17th place in the standings. This is an important duel for both teams. César Huerta hopes that Anderlecht can take an important step towards their qualification and the possible debut of “Chino” in the UEFA Europa League. Keep reading:– Dream debut: “Chino” Huerta scores a goal in his first game in Europe– César Huerta was tempted by Rayados before going to Belgium– César Huerta criticizes Mexicans who stay in their comfort zone – Luis Chávez could return to Liga MX

Cruz Azul about to be left without a coach due to an offer from Porto FC

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Everything has a beginning, as well as an end and in this case that of Martin Anselmi In Cruz Azul everything indicates that it will end very soon due to the supposed offer of the Porto FC that the Argentine coach received to continue his career in Europe as he had longed for. A true surprise and unexpected news that different media have handled based on the version handled by the ESPN network. and that he assures that Anselmi will take the plane to travel to Portugal as soon as possible to take the reins of the Dragons of the Portuguese Football League. Without a doubt a blow to the Celeste Machine at this time that the Clausura 2025 tournament is already in full development and after they have spent close to 30 million dollars to reinforce the squad with the hiring of Jesús Orozco Chiquete, the Argentine Mexican Luka Romero and the Polish Mateusz Bogusz, according to unofficial versions. According to the data handled, Porto’s offer is valid and will make the contract termination clause valid. after last Monday the Argentine coach requested a meeting with the board headed by engineer Víctor Velázquez, president of the team, and with Iván Alonso, the sports director, to inform them that the last game he will lead the Machine will be next Saturday against Puebla. It is said that Martín Anselmi’s decision is not surprising, especially since the relationship with the board has been deteriorating and when the offer from Porto arrived to the company that represents the South American strategist There was no doubt that his future would be in Europe. The possible reliefs It will be in the next few hours when it will be determined whether he will leave the technical direction of the Machine, but the reality is that the journalistic versions assure that the decision has been made and that Anselmi will be the next coach of Porto FC and The Uruguayan Vicente Sánchez, former player of Toluca and América, would be the replacement at the head of the Celeste Machine. Vicente Sánchez is currently the coach of the Under 23 team of the light blue team and he will be promoted to the first team taking into account that he is one of the trusted people of Iván Alonso and Mathías Cardacio. Other candidates are Gabriel Milito, former coach of Independiente of Argentina and who is currently out of work, the Portuguese Renato Paiva who led Toluca in the last two tournaments and Efraín Juárez who ended his contract with Atlético Nacional de Medellín Martín Anselmi’s numbers at Cruz Azul Martín Anselmi’s time at Cruz Azul was productive, But the reality is that in the face of the great numbers of the celestials, they could not achieve the title that was contemplated, losing the final in the Clausura 2024 with América and the semifinal with the same American team in the Apertura 2024 tournament. In their overall numbers He coached in 50 games where he had 26 wins, 14 draws and ten losses. in a very high efficiency percentage, but without being able to achieve what Juan Reynoso did in the Clausura 2021 tournament. For now The fans have not taken the news of the strategist’s departure well and they are disappointed if Anselmi leaves for Europe. Continue reading:– Luis Romo left Cruz Azul for more money and not because of a fight with Anselmi– Luis Romo denies that his departure from Cruz Azul is due to a dispute with Martín Anselmi– “We lost unfairly”: Cruz Azul coach celebrated his team’s draw against Tigres

Volkswagen faces challenges due to Trump policies: this happens

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With the arrival of donald trump to the White House, the international automotive sector faces an uncertain outlook. The protectionist policies of the new American president have raised concerns in conglomerates such as the Volkswagen Groupwhich operates globally and depends on a complex production and distribution network. Read also: Hyundai Venue: the cheapest in the United States from Hyundai Trump’s promise to impose tariffs on goods manufactured outside the United States threatens to reconfigure trade relations between both sides of the Atlantic. You can read: The electric boom continues to grow in the US. Trump’s focus is on encouraging domestic manufacturing as a measure to strengthen the US economy. However, this position generates tensions with companies that have plants in countries such as Mexico, Europe and China. “The Volkswagen Group is concerned about the damaging economic impact that the tariffs proposed by the US administration will have on American consumers and the international auto industry. “We value collaboration and open dialogue,” stated a company spokesperson in an interview published by Automotive News Europe. The threat of tariffs Among Trump’s proposals, the possibility of imposing a 25% tariff on products imported from Mexico stands out. This move would directly affect the Volkswagen Group, which operates one of its main production plants in Puebla, Mexico. From there, the company manufactures around 350,000 vehicles annuallyincluding models such as the Jetta, Tiguan and Taos, which are mainly exported to the United States. Although the tariff has not been made official, Trump has suggested that these measures could go into effect as soon as on February 1, 2025. In addition, the president has also hinted at the possibility of applying tariffs on products from Europe, which could further complicate the situation for Volkswagen and other European manufacturers. A very challenging panorama The Volkswagen Group’s reliance on cross-border operations is a key piece of its business model. The plants in Mexico not only produce vehicles for the United States, but also for global markets. The possibility of these operations being affected by tariffs raises questions about the sustainability of its current strategy. “The Volkswagen Group looks forward to continuing its long-standing and constructive collaboration with the US administration”the spokesperson insisted, underlining the company’s willingness to dialogue with the authorities. Volkswagen Golf eHybrid logo. Credit: Volkswagen.Credit: Courtesy Impact beyond the United States The challenge is not limited to North America. In Europe, the Volkswagen Group faces growing competition from Chinese manufacturers offering vehicles at lower prices. At the same time, the company is struggling to remain competitive in the electric vehicle segment, a market in which Chinese manufacturers are also gaining ground. China, a key market for Volkswagen, also presents difficulties. In recent years, the company has experienced a decline in sales in this country, adding to global pressure. In response, Volkswagen has stepped up its efforts to develop a line of affordable electric vehiclesa crucial measure to stay relevant in a rapidly changing market. Faced with this complicated panorama, the Volkswagen Group is evaluating various strategies to mitigate the impact of Trump’s policies and other global challenges. Options include the possibility of increasing production in the United States, diversifying its supply chains and accelerating the electrification of its fleet. However, each of these solutions presents significant challenges in terms of investment and time. Trump’s protectionist speech could also influence the decisions of other countries. While Europe has traditionally been a supporter of free trade, the possibility of trade retaliation could exacerbate international tensions. For Volkswagen, this means operating in an increasingly complex and fragmented environment. The Volkswagen Group finds itself at a crossroads. Donald Trump’s protectionist policies represent a significant challenge for the automotive giant, which will need to adapt quickly to avoid a negative impact on its business. Although the road ahead is filled with uncertainty, the company is confident that open dialogue and collaboration with the US administration will be key to getting through this period of “challenging times.”

Panama alerts the UN due to Washington’s threat over the canal

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The Panamanian government expressed this Tuesday to the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, its concern about the statement by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, that he will seek to regain control of the Panama Canal. In a letter, distributed to the press byr the Panamanian Foreign Ministry, Panama’s permanent mission to the UN tells Guterres that Trump’s statements on Monday in his inauguration speech “are worrying.” “We request your good offices to transmit this communication to the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council,” of which Panama has been a part since January 1, stressed the letter, which summarizes Trump’s statements and the Panamanian government’s response. Trump reiterated in his speech on Monday what he had already said in recent weeks, that his government is going to “recover” the Panama Canal, under Panamanian sovereignty for 25 years, due to the alleged presence of China in the interoceanic waterway. “China operates the Panama Canal, and we didn’t give it to China, we gave it to Panama. And we are going to get it back,” Trump said. “The canal is and will continue to be Panama’s” The Panamanian president, José Raúl Mulino, responded that “the canal is and will continue to belong to Panama.” The Panama Canal, built by the United States and inaugurated in 1914, has this North American country and China as its two largest users. The United States handed it over to Panama in December 1999 in compliance with the treaties signed in 1977 by then-President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian General Omar Torrijos. Keep reading: . Trump expresses disdain for Latin American countries: “We don’t need them”. How much control of the Panama Canal does China really have?. Donald Trump promises to recover the Panama Canal and rename the Gulf of Mexico

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