AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTelecom Leadership: Cable & Wireless Panamá named Guillermo Ponce interim chief after Rocío Lorenzo left to lead Belgium’s Telenet, a high-profile change within Liberty Global’s regional operations. Shipping and Registry: Panama moved to deregister three U.S.-sanctioned tankers. Separately, U.S. forces disabled the Panama-flagged Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman, alleging it tried to breach a blockade—highlighting risks for the country’s ship registry as regional attacks disrupt shipping. Tax Status: The EU removed Panama from its tax blacklist but placed it under continued monitoring, making this progress rather than a full clearance. Mining Outlook: Cobre Panamá is among projects that could supply a substantial share of copper from revived mines by 2030, though a restart remains a political decision. Earthquake Recovery: Panama set up a $100 million emergency fund and relaxed deficit limits to support response and reconstruction after the 7.7-magnitude quake.
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