AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPanama Canal & Shipping: Bulker transits through the Panama Canal fell 22% year-on-year as competition for transit slots intensifies, with El Niño expected to tighten water levels and trigger more restrictions. Cybersecurity: A report says China-aligned hackers (FamousSparrow) shifted focus to Latin America and used a new backdoor, SparroWocky, targeting government entities including Panama—one linked to a canal-area port dispute. Economy: Panama’s GDP grew 6.4% in Q2 2026, with transportation, storage and logistics up 12.8% and trade up 11.6%, highlighting the Canal, ports and Tocumen Airport as key drivers. Tourism Push: Panama launched a free 10-day medical insurance for international air arrivals, aiming to boost tourism competitiveness. Connectivity Deal: Starlink Mobile went live in Panama via +Móvil, bringing direct-to-phone satellite messaging and services to low-coverage areas. US Security Funding: The US plans to redirect $52m in foreign military financing to Panama and other South American partners, citing Canal security and anti-narcoterrorism goals. Business/Policy: Panama approved a bill to tighten gambling regulations and ban betting advertising. Regional Climate Risk: Latin America is preparing for varied El Niño impacts, from flooding to drought and power stress.
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