AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEl Niño Food Shock: The UN World Food Programme warns El Niño could leave 16 million people in Latin America without enough food, with drought hitting the Central American Dry Corridor hardest as crops fail and livestock die. Diplomatic Reset: Venezuela and the UK agreed to upgrade ties and restore full ambassadorial representation, framing it as support for a democratic transition while keeping room for pragmatic engagement. Banking Expansion: Brazil’s Nubank launched in the US via a partner-bank model, adding a multicurrency digital account as it awaits full banking approval. Crypto & Crime: Mexico uncovered a suspected cartel-linked crypto mining operation in Puebla, with hundreds of GPUs and unusually high electricity use pointing to organized financing beyond money transfers. Colombia Security Funding: The US plans to redirect $52m in military aid from Europe/Mideast to Colombia and other Latin American allies under the “Shield of the Americas” security push. Digital Infrastructure: Dominican President Abinader met Google Cloud’s Latin America chief, highlighting new submarine cable links meant to deepen the country’s connectivity. Aviation & Markets: South Africa’s airport hub position is under pressure as competitors expand connectivity and infrastructure, while Abra says it’s scaling up in Latin America with widerbody moves.
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