AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOAS in Panama: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is in Panama for the OAS 56th General Assembly, meeting President José Raúl Mulino on border security, illegal immigration, transnational crime, democracy, and trade competitiveness. Consumer Law: Panama’s “Single Price Law” (Bill 185) requires retailers to show the final cash price—including ITBMS and mandatory fees—so shoppers don’t face hidden add-ons. Health & Agriculture: USDA confirmed more New World screwworm cases in Texas and says Panama’s sterile-fly program is already running, with a second Mexico facility planned to expand containment. Security & Prisons: Panama’s Ombudsman warns transferring prisoners to Coiba could jeopardize UNESCO World Heritage status; Panama has moved 29 high-risk inmates to Coiba. Regional Politics: Colombia’s rightward shift continues as Abelardo de la Espriella edges a runoff win, joining Panama and other countries moving away from the “pink tide.”
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