AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPanama Canal Watch: The Panama Canal Authority says it will not impose 2026 transit restrictions despite El Niño-linked dryness, keeping the schedule at 38 daily transits after reviewing reservoir levels and weather data. Water Infrastructure: President José Raúl Mulino used his weekly address to inaugurate the Panama Norte Hydraulic Ring, tying the project to the government’s push to improve drinking-water access while also ruling out cabinet changes. Conservation & Enforcement: Panama’s wider region saw a jaguar seized in Honduras after authorities found it kept as a pet—an example of how wildlife trafficking crackdowns are still urgently needed. Local Roads: In Chiriquí, MOP announced “Tapa Huecos” patching in Alto Boquete to address deteriorated streets affecting safety and daily mobility. Governance & Integrity: Panama’s anti-corruption prosecutors reported arrests tied to alleged embezzlement involving tax credits and CONADES-linked funds. Economy Pressure Point: First Quantum says Panama has lost about $3.5 billion since the Cobre Panamá mine halt, underscoring the long tail of environmental and economic fallout.
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