AdvertisementPanama's Canal Divides A Country Into Haves And Have-NotsJune 01, 2014Tim PadgettfacebookEmailPanama has seen dramatic growth since taking over the Panama Canal in 2000 from the U.S. That prosperity can be seen in Panama City's rapidly developing skyline. However, many have not yet seen the benefits, and the country still suffers from widespread poverty. (AP)