Panama-India Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez arrived in New Delhi for a five-day visit (July 19–23) to deepen ties on trade, commerce, connectivity, and maritime cooperation, with meetings planned with India’s commerce and external affairs ministers. Panama Drone Capability Boost: Kraus Hamdani Aerospace delivered the K1000ULE long-endurance UAS to Panama’s Public Forces under a US foreign military sale, alongside training to stand up a dedicated drone squad for intelligence and drug interdiction. Influencer Advertising Rules: Panama’s National Assembly is considering a bill requiring creators to clearly label paid posts as advertising, aiming to strengthen consumer protection and improve transparency for minors. Insurance Sector Momentum: Mapfre’s president visited Panama to review operations and growth plans; the insurer reported record 2025 results with $252.4m in premiums and $12.6m profit. Energy Storage Growth: Panama is expanding battery energy storage in tenders to stabilize the grid and integrate renewables, with both utility-scale and business microgrid use cases highlighted. Customs Enforcement: Panama Customs seized sweaters linked to Argentina and Spain teams in Paso Canoas, targeting suspected smuggling and trademark infringement. Ocean Conservation: Fiji and Panama launched a global effort to protect the ocean’s “twilight zone,” focusing on mesopelagic ecosystem threats like deep-sea mining and fishing.