AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPanama Assembly Leadership: Shirley Castañedas was sworn in as President of Panama’s National Assembly for 2026–2027, naming the legislative board and setting priorities on reactivating the economy, jobs, cost of living, education, health, clean water, plus a push for a more modern, digital “open parliament.” Tax Integrity Crackdown: Panama’s DGI “Operation Pandora” targeted a fraudulent e-Tax 2.0 credit scheme, leading to arrests of 16 people (including current and former public officials) over alleged manipulation of tax credits and an estimated $40M loss. Agribusiness Restart: Chiquita has resumed banana exports from Bocas del Toro after a 2025 shutdown, ramping up to about 350,000 boxes processed weekly and aiming for 11M boxes this season, with thousands of jobs returning. Trade & Investment Spotlight: Panama is preparing to host the World of Coffee—positioning Geisha and other Panamanian coffee as a tourism and entrepreneurship magnet tied to global investment and brand-building. Regional Politics: Panama joined a U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” statement urging Colombia to ensure a peaceful, transparent transfer of power after disputed election claims.
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