AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaritime & Trade Policy: Panama’s National Assembly is weighing a bill that would force social media influencers to clearly label paid posts, aiming to curb “hidden advertising” and strengthen consumer protections for younger audiences. Energy & Industry: Panama’s energy storage push is accelerating as the government and ETESA fold battery systems into tenders to stabilize the grid and support solar and wind—plus more businesses are adding local storage for resilience. Agriculture & Food Security: The Agricultural Marketing Institute (IMA) published Panama’s Agrofairs schedule for July 20–21, with sales starting at 8:00 a.m. and reminders to bring ID and reusable bags. Plant Health & Exports: ISA joined a Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (banana wilt) simulation in Bocas del Toro, focusing on diagnosis, biosafety, and quarantine controls to protect a key export crop. Diplomacy for Business: Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez began a five-day visit to India to boost trade, commerce, and maritime cooperation with meetings planned with Piyush Goyal and S. Jaishankar. Insurance Market: Mapfre’s president visited Panama to review local operations and highlight the insurer’s 2025 record results, signaling continued investment in the Central America and Caribbean market.
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