AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPrison System & Public Safety: President José Raúl Mulino addressed the 17-day escape from La Joyita, saying the incident showed the prison system had collapsed, while ruling out “heads will fall,” and defending the transfer of high-risk inmates to Coiba. Procurement Watch: Panama’s DGCP suspended a $967,626 Tocumen Airport tender for solid waste management after a company challenged the specifications. Ocean & Fisheries Transparency: Panama backed the Mombasa Declaration at the Our Ocean Conference, joining 15 countries to push vessel data sharing and tougher action against illegal fishing. Maritime Risk: Ukraine says Russian strikes hit two merchant ships, including one under Panama’s flag, killing one crew member and injuring others. Agriculture & Food Prices: A New World screwworm outbreak in the U.S. is driving quarantine measures and raising concerns about cattle and grocery prices; Texas officials are urging daily herd monitoring and rapid treatment. Sports Spotlight: Panama’s Gianna Woodruff is among the 400m hurdles field at the Doha Diamond League.
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