AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEarthquake Emergency: Panama’s 7.7-magnitude quake injured 27 people and damaged about 400 buildings, including 188 schools; no deaths have been reported. In hard-hit Tonosí, residents remain without water and electricity as aftershocks continue, while a park serves as a shelter and soup kitchen. The government declared a national emergency, authorizing up to $100 million for response and recovery. Panama-Flagged Ship: A U.S. fighter jet disabled the Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly ignored warnings and tried to breach a blockade on Iranian ports. Its crew was unharmed; tanker attacks nearby underline growing risks to shipping. Canal Security: U.S.-provided autonomous vessels are now patrolling Panama Canal approaches alongside Panama’s National Aeronaval Service, extending maritime surveillance after a regional exercise.
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