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Panama-Linked Energy Shock: Oil prices stayed mostly flat as Iran said about 30 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz, while the White House said Trump and Xi agreed the strait must stay open for “free flow of energy”—but seizures and attacks kept traders on edge. Maritime Security: A ship was seized off the UAE near Fujairah and reportedly headed toward Iranian waters, adding to the week’s disruption risk for global shipping lanes. Canal & Trade Pressure: With Hormuz tensions reshaping routes, the Panama Canal’s role as a rerouting pressure valve remains in focus, even as Panama’s own governance and enforcement headlines keep coming. Local Governance: Panama suspects arrests tied to tax fraud and embezzlement involving CONADES, as authorities move on alleged fraudulent credits. Connectivity Push: Copa kept capacity targets intact despite fuel strain, while Telconet and C3ntro announced a CSN-2 fiber build aimed at boosting AI and data-center connectivity across the Americas.

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