AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildlife & Biosecurity: USDA confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas and a dog in New Mexico, triggering movement controls and surveillance along the U.S.–Mexico border—good news for food safety, but a reminder for travelers with pets and livestock to stay alert. Panama Security & Travel Risks: Panama police arrested a citizen allegedly tied to a human-trafficking recruitment network that used fake job offers to move people for the Russia–Ukraine war. Maritime Trade Watch: A new look at how chokepoints are getting weaponized—from Hormuz to the Red and Black Seas—signals higher shipping costs and route disruptions that can ripple into tourism and prices. Local Adventure Spotlight: Los Cajones de Chame in Panama Oeste keeps drawing crowds for tubing in turquoise waters, with operators pricing day trips around $15–$25 and pointing to winter rains for the clearest river. Expat Life in Panama: InterNations’ Expat Insider survey ranks Panama No. 1 again for quality of life and ease of settling in, with strong scores on affordability and housing access.
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