AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHigher-ed Power Grab in Texas: The University of Texas system approved rule changes that let presidents close departments on “extraordinary circumstances,” potentially bypassing normal review—faculty warn it could enable politically driven program shutdowns. China-Colombia Reset: Chinese and Colombian foreign ministers in New York pledged to deepen practical cooperation on trade, investment, and infrastructure, with Colombia reaffirming the one-China principle. Crime Strategy Debate in the Pacific: New Zealand’s customs minister says the region can’t “arrest” its way out of organised crime—calls for better legislation, border strengthening, and cross-agency action. Cuba Tourism Risk: A report argues Spanish hotel operators’ advantage in Cuba could be undermined if U.S. negotiations push tourism contracts toward American investors. Markets & Tech: U.S. stocks hit fresh records as Iran-war hopes buoy sentiment; meanwhile, SpaceX’s Starship test supports its IPO narrative despite a failed booster landing. Trade & Infrastructure: Chile approved the $4.45bn Puerto Exterior expansion at San Antonio, aiming to boost capacity for mega-ships.
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