AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoColombia Security Pivot: Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in with a hardline pledge to “defeat narco-terrorists,” reject peace talks, and push austerity—while Washington signals a renewed partnership with a $1 billion security aid package aimed at coca eradication, interdiction, and support for Colombian state control. Diplomacy With Trade Angle: In a major foreign-policy turn, Colombia now recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, opening the door to deeper political and economic cooperation, including a possible free trade agreement. Israel Reconnects: Colombia also announced plans for a bilateral economic commission with Israel after the prior administration severed ties over Gaza, framing it around investment, technology, innovation, and digital cooperation. Argentina Macro & FX Talk: Argentina’s Milei escalated tensions with Brazil’s Lula and floated a Central Bank charter reform, while a key government voice acknowledged the peso could reach 1,800 per dollar—raising investor focus on credibility and inflation risk. Cuba Sanctions Pressure: New U.S. moves tighten the noose on Cuba’s food and mining supply chains, with analysts warning sanctions can shift agricultural trade further toward the U.S. Markets Watch: Nexa Resources reported strong Q2 momentum (higher EBITDA and zinc output), while Nexa’s leverage fell but free cash flow stayed pressured by tax settlements and disruptions.
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