AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLivestock Biosecurity: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins toured Texas as USDA confirmed New World screwworm in cattle and stepped up a billion-dollar sterile-fly response, while Florida tightened rules to block shelter dogs and cats from Texas and New Mexico without veterinary checks—an escalating threat to the region’s beef supply chain. Panama Water Infrastructure: IDAAN awarded a $4.9 million contract to study, design, and improve a pipeline linking the Rufina Alfaro water treatment plant to Las Tablas storage tanks, aiming to cut chronic drought-and-contamination disruptions in Los Santos. Regional Data Cooperation: Panama joined Centroestad’s work as the Dominican Republic handed the pro tempore presidency of the Central American Statistical Commission to Belize’s statistical institute, with plans to modernize systems and expand AI use in official data quality. World Cup Logistics & Local Business: As the 2026 tournament kicks off, Panama’s football community is tied into the wider North American matchday economy—watch parties and fan events are driving hospitality demand, while visa and travel friction continues to shape who can participate.
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