AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S.-Backed Security Push in the Region: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington is moving from boat strikes to possible joint land operations, citing agreements involving Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras after Ecuador’s March missions—though Guatemala denies any deal—raising fresh concerns about civilian harm and legality. Flooding Forces School Closures in Panama: MEDUCA suspended classes at 172 schools in Ngabe Buglé’s No Kribo comarca and across all Bocas del Toro due to intense rain, rising rivers, saturated ground, and strong winds, with decisions limited to Monday unless conditions change. Panama’s Diplomacy: Panama appointed Ernesto Méndez Chiari as ambassador to Guyana as the country prepares to open a physical embassy in Georgetown. Visa Revocation Backlash: A New York Times report accuses the Trump administration of using secret visa cancellations to pressure critics and reward allies, including two Panamanians mentioned by name. Shipping Costs Hit Retail: Freight rates jumped across major corridors including the Panama Canal as war and drought disrupt trade, threatening higher prices. Co-ops Conference in Panama: ICA and Cooperatives of the Americas will hold major assemblies and a global conference in September in Panama under a peace-focused theme.
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