AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPanama Canal Drought Crunch: With El Niño-linked dry weather cutting rainfall in the canal watershed about one-third below average, Panama’s canal authority is tightening operations again—starting Sept. 3, daily Neopanamax slots drop to 9 and Panamax slots to 25 (then 23 from Sept. 15)—as it prioritizes larger ships and adjusts daily auctions to keep the waterway running. Local Enforcement & Protected Areas: MiAMBIENTE launched a technical committee in Paso Ancho (Chiriquí) inside/near Volcán Barú National Park to map community needs while addressing long-running land-use and wastewater pressures, and separately fined Contadora Island projects $7,280 for permit and waste-handling violations, including debris near a freshwater lake. Weather Watch: Panama’s meteorology institute issued a rain, thunderstorms and wind watch through Aug. 24, warning higher risk in the Caribbean. Maritime Safety Shock: A Panama-flagged cargo ship sank in India’s Bay of Bengal; two crew were rescued and 22 remain missing, underscoring how quickly incidents can escalate at sea.
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