AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation & Competition: American Airlines won Brazil antitrust approval to invest up to $100m in Azul, taking an 8.66% stake and board representation as Azul restructures under Chapter 11. Infrastructure & Industry: Holcim agreed to exit the Philippines by selling its majority stake to China’s Huaxin for $527m, with the rest sold over 3–5 years, expected to close in 1H 2027. Energy & Trade: Singapore’s MERCOSUR pact took effect for Brazil, cutting tariffs on ~96% of products over up to 15 years and deepening cross-border market access. Autos & Policy: Argentina’s tariff-free EV quota is accelerating Chinese brands’ sales even as U.S. pressure to “de-China” Buenos Aires grows. Manufacturing & Exports: Renault Korea shipped its first Filante SUV exports to Latin America, adding to Arkana and Grand Koleos as Busan becomes an export hub. Capital Markets & Risk: Toyota faces a fifth straight quarterly operating profit decline, with investors weighing supply-chain disruption from Japan’s recent earthquake. Security Debate: A new regional push to militarize public security is raising concerns about violence spillovers and human-rights risks across Latin America.
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