AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEarthquake Recovery: Panama reports 11,460 people affected, 1,250 homes damaged and around 600 public schools hit by the Oct. 9 quake. Officials say 27 people were injured and no deaths reported; classes will resume in phases where buildings are safe. Regional Aid: President José Raúl Mulino welcomed 51 Venezuelan specialists to help inspect damaged schools and other critical infrastructure. Security: About 600 U.S. soldiers are deploying to a jungle training facility in Panama before exercises with regional forces, as Washington expands its anti-drug campaign. Business: The EU has removed Panama from its tax blacklist, while keeping the country under monitoring for further reforms. Tourism and Culture: Carnival Miracle has opened Panama’s cruise season, and conservation-focused visits to Coiba, Guna Yala and Portobelo offer travelers a chance to experience the country’s natural and cultural heritage.
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