AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCanal Water Crunch: New Panama Canal chief Ilya Espino de Marotta warned El Niño could force further cuts to daily ship slots, after limits already dropped from 36 to 34 ships and could fall again to 32 on Sept. 15, with possible deeper reductions later if rainfall stays low. Leadership & Expansion: Espino de Marotta officially took office Monday, putting the spotlight on the $1.6B Río Indio reservoir and broader 2025–2035 plans to expand terminals and an energy corridor. Public Access Reversal: Panama’s Maritime Authority repealed a rule that had restricted public information on port concessions and related investigations for up to 10 years, after criticism and a review push. Government Spending Pause: The Comptroller General said purchases of new state vehicles will be halted while authorities decide how to proceed. Gaming Deal: Win Systems sold its gaming division to Primero Games, expanding the reach of its installed base across Panama and the region. Electoral Immunity Reform: A proposed Electoral Code change would exclude party vice presidents and undersecretaries from electoral criminal immunity, reshaping protections for multiple political leaders. Security Operations: Customs and partner agencies wrapped up an international general aviation crackdown, seizing narcotics and identifying clandestine airstrips. Public Payroll: Panama will start first-half September payments to public-sector workers on Sept. 11.
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