AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPanama–Costa Rica Energy Clash: Hours after President Laura Fernández vowed to use “all mechanisms” to end Panama’s 2019 trade embargo, Panama’s José Raúl Mulino ordered the “immediate and indefinite” suspension of electricity sales to Costa Rica—an escalation that comes as El Niño could cut Costa Rican rainfall by 30%, raising supply and price worries. Mulino also criticized the “tone” of Costa Rica’s public pressure. Diplomatic Fallout: The dispute is tied to Panama’s import blocks on Costa Rican farm goods and a WTO fight still unresolved after a 2024 panel ruling favored Costa Rica. Sports Spotlight: In Mexico’s Clausura final opener, Keylor Navas starred as Cruz Azul and Pumas played to a 0-0 draw. Culture & Community: Costa Rica hosts WGI Latin America 2026 this weekend in Heredia, bringing elite color guard, percussion, and winds groups from across the region.
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