AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime Security: Panama authorities seized 5,529 packages of suspected illicit drugs and arrested two Colombian nationals in Pacific high seas operations south of Punta Burica, with SENAN support. Canal & Shipping Costs: Middle East disruptions around Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb are pushing freight rates to record levels, while Panama Canal slot limits and El Niño-linked water constraints are tightening capacity and raising delays. Cyber & Ports: ESET says China-aligned FamousSparrow deployed a new SparroWocky backdoor and targeted a Panamanian entity tied to the Balboa–Cristóbal port concession dispute, aiming to gain early insight into local authorities’ moves. Weather & Food Supply: A super El Niño is expected to worsen food security across Central America, and JP Morgan flags further Canal restrictions later in 2026–2027. Environment: The Ocean Cleanup highlights how street plastic in Panama can be carried by wind and heavy rains into rivers and then the ocean, while its Interceptor 025 captures tons of waste. Tech Connectivity: Starlink Mobile’s first Italy video-call test via FASTWEB shows satellite-to-phone service progress that could matter for Panama’s connectivity plans.
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