AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCanal Leadership Shake-Up: Panama has named engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta as the Canal’s first woman administrator, with the ACP board selecting her after a wide search—an appointment coming as global shipping pressure rises. Hormuz Shockwaves: The Strait of Hormuz remains the big driver of maritime uncertainty, with Iran pushing for a passage fee idea that shipping bodies say would break international norms, while a Japan-bound tanker transited under Panama’s flag—highlighting how rerouted energy flows keep the Canal and regional logistics on edge. Regional Trade Friction: Panama and Costa Rica are in a fresh escalation cycle: Panama suspended electricity sales to Costa Rica after criticism tied to the broader agricultural trade dispute. World Cup Politics, Too: England’s World Cup squad announcement sparked debate after Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Harry Maguire were left out, while Ivan Toney made the surprise cut. Cybercrime Crackdown: A major international operation dismantled the criminal VPN service First VPN, used to hide ransomware activity.
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