AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPanama Canal Disruption: Falling water levels plus higher shipping demand tied to the Iran war are driving longer waits and surging costs, with one container ship reportedly paying nearly $4m for priority passage; draft limits are tightening for Neopanamax vessels starting Aug. 26 and Sept. 3. Marine Impacts: A Panama study found Contadora Island sees the highest vessel noise during monitored hours, with recreational tourism, diving, and sport fishing driving most of it—raising concerns for whales and dolphins and feeding into new whale-watching guidelines. Health & Travel Services: Shriners Children and The Panama Clinic will run an international outreach clinic in Panama four times a year, expanding access to specialized pediatric orthopedic and burn reconstructive care. Regional Security & Mobility: The US and Colombia are moving toward joint anti-narco-terror operations, with a forum in Panama highlighting the expanding “counter-cartel” push across the region. Expats & Quality of Life: InterNations’ Expat Insider 2026 survey ranks Panama #1 for expats (again), while Thailand places 3rd—useful context for travelers planning longer stays.
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