AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPanama Security & Immigration: Panama’s National Migration Service deported and expelled 67 foreigners tied to crimes including homicide, drug trafficking, and “gota a gota,” with 44 Colombians among those affected. Cyber & Ports: ESET reports China-aligned FamousSparrow shifted to a new backdoor, SparroWocky, targeting Latin American governments; Panama is named, including an entity linked to a port dispute near the Canal. Economy & Competitiveness: INEC says Panama’s economy grew 6.4% in Q2 2026, with transport, storage and logistics up 12.8% and Canal/ports/airport/land transport driving momentum. Tourism Push: Panama offers a free 10-day health insurance for air-arriving tourists, and CAMTUR says Black Weekend 2026 (Oct 2–4) will bring up to $85M in sales with discounts up to 70%. Regional Climate Crisis: El Niño drought is worsening food insecurity across Central America, hitting more than 10 million in the Dry Corridor. Tech Connectivity: Starlink Mobile launches in Panama via +Móvil, bringing direct-to-phone satellite messaging and maps to low-signal areas. Public Safety Equipment: The U.S. delivered four K1000 drones to Panama’s Senan for surveillance in border and maritime zones.
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