AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInvestment Migration & Real Estate: Panama’s Qualified Investor Programme picked up steam, issuing 268 certificates backed by $113.6M in investment from June 2025–June 2026, with real estate still the main route and a new online platform helping streamline applications. Tourism Branding Push: Promtur and the Tourism Authority unveiled a $6.5M, two-year country brand campaign aiming to boost global perception and attract 3.5M+ international visitors, positioning Panama as “host of the world.” El Niño & Canal Disruptions: Panama declared a national emergency as El Niño worsens drought, with the Canal cutting daily transit slots and tightening ship limits; demand is also driving record auction prices for passage. Canal Auction Record: SK Gas (South Korea) won a Sept. 1 slot for a record $5.3M for a northbound LPG tanker, as wait times reportedly reach up to 11 days. Travel Safety Updates: The U.S. updated its travel advisory for Panama with a renewed crime warning, while also adding a “Do Not Travel” section for Honduras. Sports & Travel Interest: India confirmed its first-ever friendly vs Panama on Sept. 26 (venue TBD), ahead of Brazil and New Zealand matches.
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