AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoClimate and Conservation: Panama is among countries activating emergency measures as El Niño threatens drought and flooding across the region. A Smithsonian-led study has also identified climate refuges that could help endangered frogs, including the golden frog, survive the fungus devastating amphibian populations. Trade and the Canal: Panama’s exports reached $1.1578 billion through September, up 17.2% year over year. The Panama Canal Authority also renewed its long-term planning focus after an advisory board meeting. Earthquake Recovery: The government says reconstruction is moving ahead, with President José Raúl Mulino pledging homes in Veraguas and Herrera and lawmakers advancing a proposal to make $20 million in municipal funds available for recovery. Ports and Infrastructure: A new commentary calls for stronger laws to govern Panama’s ports, while construction of Metro Line 3 has advanced with a tunnel-boring machine arriving in Albrook.
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