AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPorts and Trade: Maersk is seeking a permanent deal to operate Balboa port, where it took over in February. Panama has yet to set a tender timetable, while the temporary contracts for Balboa and Cristóbal run until July 2027. Diplomacy: Panama and Spain signed a new friendship and cooperation treaty in Madrid, replacing their 1953 agreement and opening scope for deeper economic and technological ties. Cybersecurity: A report warns that millions of security cameras in Panama may be exposed to a vulnerability. Canal History: A feature revisits the French Cemetery, where numbered crosses mark the graves of workers who died during France’s failed canal-building effort. Economic Outlook: Panama’s exports reached more than $1.157 billion through September, up 17.2% year over year, while the Panama Canal Authority says it is strengthening its long-term vision.
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