AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPanama Canal & Shipping Costs: With drought and Iran-war rerouting, Panama Canal slot prices hit records and queue-jump fees topped $4M, while a supertanker reportedly paid $4.6M to skip the line—raising costs for global trade. US-Iran Maritime Pressure: The U.S. says it fired hellfire missiles at a Panamanian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to evade the blockade; meanwhile, the Iran-U.S. MoU is set to expire as Trump pushes to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory. Panama Education Shake-up: Ventura Vega took over as Education Minister after Lucy Molinar’s resignation, amid investigations into a $28.4M teacher-laptop procurement and broader ministry restructuring. Trade & Agriculture: Panama agreed phytosanitary rules to accept Argentine citrus (lemons, mandarins, oranges, grapefruits), opening a new export channel. Environment & Enforcement: Authorities seized a container of 109 sacks of shark fins after misdeclaration, with species checks tied to CITES rules and Panama’s zero-quota stance. Security & Illicit Economy: Panama continues operations against illegal gold mining in Darién linked to the Gulf Clan, with arrests reported after aerial and jungle patrol actions.
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