Historical Figures

How does the cartoonist portray effect of Panama Canals construction on Bogota?

The cartoonist portrays the effect of Panama Canal's construction on Bogota as negative. In the cartoon, a man representing Bogota is seen crying and holding a broken bag of coffee beans. This suggests that the construction of the Panama Canal has had a negative impact on Bogota's economy, possibly due to the diversion of trade routes away from the city.