AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPanama Canal & Shipping Costs: Global freight rates are staying high as Hormuz disruptions and other chokepoints keep rerouting ships, pushing up demand for Panama Canal slots and fees while Super El Niño rainfall limits cap vessel numbers. Tourism & Connectivity: Mas Movil (+Móvil) launched Mas Starlink, Panama’s first satellite Direct-to-Device service with coverage for remote areas, mountains, islands, and maritime spots. Environment: The Ocean Cleanup highlighted how street plastic can end up in rivers and then the sea, with Panama’s Interceptor 025 stopping tons of waste before it reaches the ocean. Security & Travel Safety: Panama authorities seized 5,529 drug packages in Pacific waters south of Punta Burica and arrested two Colombian nationals. Diplomacy for Travelers: President José Raúl Mulino heads to New York for UN General Assembly High-Level Week, with meetings including the EU Commission president and Spain’s prime minister. Visa/Border News (for travelers): New Zealand published its list of 25 transit visa waiver countries for Auckland, and the UK released eligibility for faster “Registered Traveller” border clearance.
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