AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanal & Ports Dispute: Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison has filed international arbitration against Panama, seeking over $1.5B after Panama took control of the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals, arguing treaty breaches and “destruction” of its investments; its subsidiary Panama Ports Company is pursuing a separate $2B+ claim. Tax & Digital Economy: Panama will charge ITBMS (7%) to Netflix and other digital platforms and require digital invoices, with collection tied to electronic payment systems. Canal Operations & El Niño: The Panama Canal Authority is reviewing daily transit adjustments as El Niño could last longer than prior episodes, with an announcement expected within 48 hours. Mobility Project: Panama Metro opened bids for the Panama–San Miguelito cable car, with one proposal received at $255.16M. Logistics & Trade: Crowley launched a weekly container service linking Houston with ports in Guatemala and Honduras, aiming to speed Central America–U.S. supply chains. Banking: Caja de Ahorros reported $6.911B in assets at end-2025, up 4.6%.
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