AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanal Security & Defense: The U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit completed the first Panama Canal transit since 2008, underscoring the canal’s role in fast Atlantic-to-Pacific force movement. Regional Drills: Panama’s Panamax 2026 exercise kicked off with 1,700 troops from 21 countries to strengthen interoceanic canal protection across the Pacific and Caribbean. Energy Deal: Spain’s COX Group won a 20-year, $350M+ wind supply contract in Panama for the Santa Cruz Wind project, adding 68.4 MW of capacity. Tax & Digital Government: Panama’s MEF will replace the e-Tax 2.0 system after a $40M tax credit fraud scheme tied to Operation Pandora, freezing suspicious credits and moving to a more traceable platform. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Panama. Trade & Diplomacy: India’s outgoing ambassador held a farewell meeting with Panama’s foreign minister, highlighting cooperation across trade, technology, tourism, and talent. Maritime Risk (Panama-linked): Turkey condemned drone attacks on Black Sea cargo ships flying Panamanian and other flags but owned by Turkish firms.
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