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Maritime Security: South Korea says debris from the May 4 attack on the Panama-flagged HMM Namu has arrived in Seoul for forensic analysis after consultations with the UAE, as investigators still won’t name who launched the “unidentified airborne objects.” Canal Economics: With Hormuz tensions keeping energy routes jittery, the Panama Canal is seeing a surge in demand and slot-auction pricing, with some priority transits reportedly topping $4 million—turning the canal into a pressure valve for global shipping. Mining Shock: First Quantum warns Panama has lost about $3.5 billion since the Cobre Panamá mine closure, underscoring how the shutdown ripples through jobs, ports, and public finances. Diplomacy & Trade: U.S. Under Secretary Jacob Helberg met Panamanian officials on energy security and critical minerals supply chains, while Panama signaled it’s open to talks with Costa Rica on meat and dairy—though ranchers are pushing back hard. Regional Watch: President Abinader returned to the Dominican Republic after promoting investment in Panama and Guyana.

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