AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEarthquake Emergency: Panama has recorded more than 200 aftershocks since Friday’s magnitude 7.7 quake. At least 27 people were injured and nearly 900 homes damaged; 14 bridges were also affected. The government declared a state of emergency, schools closed Monday, and Canal shipping continued without disruption. EU Tax Status: The European Union removed Panama from its tax blacklist, while keeping the country under monitoring as it continues reforms. Trade Ties: Panama and Vietnam pledged to deepen economic cooperation after President José Raúl Mulino’s official visit, presenting both countries as gateways between Southeast Asia and Latin America. Tourism: Holland America’s 2027 Pan Am centennial cruise will stop in Colón, with an excursion combining the Agua Clara Locks and the Panama Canal Railway.
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