AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPanama Legal Spotlight: Lawyer Alejandro Pérez says Roy Cortizo is “the architect” behind the judicial persecution of Ricardo Martinelli, after Publio De Gracia (former revenue director) was ordered into pretrial detention on alleged unjust enrichment and money laundering charges. Education & Procurement Fallout: Ventura Vega took over Panama’s Ministry of Education after Lucy Molinar’s resignation, as investigations continue into the controversial purchase of 54,000 teacher laptops worth $28.4 million. Security in Darién: Senafront reports operations against an illegal gold-mining camp on the Panama-Colombia border linked to Clan del Golfo, with 30 people captured and patrols planned through difficult jungle terrain. Marine Environment: A Panama study finds noise pollution from vessels is affecting marine life, with Contadora Island among the highest-noise sites, prompting calls for better monitoring and whale-watching traffic rules. Shipping Costs & Canal Pressure: Record Panama Canal slot prices are being driven by war and drought, with reports of a $4.6 million auction bid and new surcharges likely hitting consumers.
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