AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicine Procurement: Panama has formed an interagency group to set reference prices for public medicine purchases, aiming to combine Health Ministry and Social Security Fund demand and secure better prices for 2027 tenders. Retiree Benefits: Bill 746, proposing discounts and exemptions for retirees, pensioners and older adults, passed its first reading; it still needs further legislative approval. Port Investment: Puerto Barú cleared a major hurdle after the Supreme Court upheld its environmental permit, opening the way for a proposed $250–260 million port in Chiriquí, though environmental groups continue to object. Canal & Trade: The Panama Canal reported record fiscal-year revenue of $6.6 billion, with transits up 4.1%. The EU also removed Panama from its tax blacklist. Business Outlook: Chiquita’s CEO warned that El Niño and higher fuel, fertilizer and packaging costs could make 2027 one of the banana industry’s toughest years in decades, with drought also threatening Canal water levels. Tourism: Panama’s tourism authority is keeping promotions and events on track in earthquake-affected provinces as recovery continues.
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