AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPanama Canal & Drought: The Panama Canal Authority will cut daily transits from September as El Niño-driven low rainfall tightens water levels, dropping from 36 ships/day to 34 on Sept. 3, then to 32 on Sept. 15, with possible longer waits and higher slot prices. Port Dispute Escalates: CK Hutchison has launched a second international arbitration against Panama, seeking more than $1.5 billion over the seizure of Balboa and Cristóbal port assets, arguing sovereign actions destroyed its long-term investments. Local Budget Moves: Panama’s Assembly Committee approved over B/.40 million in MINGOB budget transfers after a ministerial presentation. Digital Tax Update: Panama expects to collect over $100 million annually by applying a 7% ITBMS transfer tax mechanism to purchases and services sold through digital platforms like Amazon and Netflix. Culture/Entertainment: Pablo Alborán canceled a Spain concert after a severe pneumonia diagnosis; his Latin America run includes a stop in Panama.
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