AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPanama Canal Water Cuts: The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) tightened Neopanamax draft limits again, dropping the maximum authorized draft to 14.94 m (49.0 ft) from July 24 and then to 14.78 m (48.5 ft) from Aug. 15, citing Gatún Lake water levels and a possible strengthening El Niño. Climate-Driven Flooding: Heavy rains in Bocas del Toro left a 12-year-old dead and kept 804 people in shelters, with authorities reporting hundreds affected, multiple landslides, and an all-territory alert for more rain and thunderstorms. Mining Pushback: A Panamanian lawmaker rejected restarting a metal mining project, arguing it would benefit a small group, calling for proper public tender/consultation steps, and criticizing oversight that relies on company-provided resources. Biosecurity Watch: New World screwworm continues to spread in the U.S., raising alarms for livestock and highlighting the need for stronger detection and prevention as cases climb.
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