AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoColombia Electoral Integrity: Panama joined the U.S. and other “Shield of the Americas” countries in urging Colombia to respect the official results and ensure a peaceful transfer of power after President Gustavo Petro questioned the June election outcome. Anti-Corruption in Panama: Panama’s DGI “Operation Pandora” targeted a fraudulent e-Tax 2.0 credit scheme, with raids across provinces and charges including money laundering and corruption, after an estimated $40 million loss. Banana Exports Restart: Chiquita has resumed banana exports from Bocas del Toro, ramping up shipments via Costa Rica and Panama’s Port of Almirante after a 2025 shutdown, with projections of 11 million boxes soon and 15 million next year. Tourism & Coffee Push: Panama will host the World of Coffee, aiming to spotlight Panamanian coffee (including Geisha) to boost tourism, entrepreneurship, gastronomy, and the creative economy. Flooding in Bocas del Toro: Heavy rains overflowed streams and the Nigua River, flooding at least 300 homes in Almirante’s Aeropuerto neighborhood and prompting evacuations and aid requests. Copa Stopover Boost: Copa’s Panama Stopover program drove a 38% jump in visitors in the first half of the year, with travelers using the 15-day add-on to tour the Canal and other destinations.
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