AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCuba-U.S. Escalation: The U.S. Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes flown by Brothers to the Rescue, a case prosecutors have been building for decades—raising the stakes as Washington also tightens pressure on Havana. Iran Sanctions Squeeze: Washington rolled out another major “Economic Fury” package, adding more than 50 designations tied to Iran’s shadow banking and shipping, and targeting 19 tankers/vessels—including a Panama-flagged ship—while Trump says he’s delaying new attacks amid talks. Maritime & Panama Angle: The FMC says it’s stepping up to protect U.S.-flag cargo internationally, and Panama’s maritime role keeps showing up in the wider shipping scramble. Biodiversity Update: Panama began the process to update its Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) network, aiming to strengthen conservation planning under the Kunming-Montreal framework. EU Fishing Watch: Panama faces a new EU audit this year after a long-running “yellow card” over fishing compliance and traceability.
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