AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCybercrime Verdict: A federal jury in Toledo convicted three men tied to an international “business email compromise” that hit 1,000+ victims across 47 states and 19 countries, with total losses around $215m—bringing the count of convicted defendants in the case to 25. Shipping & Food Supply: Agricultural voyages are getting longer, with brokers pointing to record dry-bulk travel times and El Niño risks that could tighten vessel supply and lift freight demand. Panama-Linked Diplomacy: Panama’s foreign minister urged dialogue at the UN Security Council as canal tensions with China simmer, while Austria has begun joining the Panama Canal neutrality protocol. Maritime Finance Watch: A judge in Spain ordered that nearly €16m from a Plus Ultra rescue was diverted through a network tied to alleged Venezuelan gold laundering. World Cup Build-Up: Two FUTVE League players were called up by Panama for the 2026 World Cup, and Team Panama’s base camp in Canada is set in New Tecumseth.
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