AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUSMCA Uncertainty: Trump says the USMCA with Mexico and Canada could expire in 2036 unless renewed, throwing a fresh wrench into talks set for June 16-17 and raising risk for cross-border trade planning. Cuba Reforms for Investment: President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced economic reforms aimed at attracting investment, expanding the role of Cubans abroad, and decentralizing parts of the state—amid fuel shortages and food insecurity tied to tightened US oil restrictions. Caribbean Energy & Finance: Trinidad and Tobago’s AMCHAM warns that social division could derail benefits from Venezuela’s Loran gas deal with Shell, while Jamaica’s energy experts urge bold renewable reforms ahead of a key electricity licence expiry. Brazil Mining Upside: Ero Copper and Vale expanded the Furnas copper-gold project footprint, lifting economics with a PEA showing strong NPV and IRR and accelerating the earn-in timeline. Stablecoin Use in LatAm: Rain reports LatAm transacted about $1.5T via stablecoins from 2022-2025, cutting cross-border fees by up to 92% and driving growth of crypto cards in Colombia. Paraguay-U.S. Deals: Paraguay plans security and nuclear-energy cooperation with the US, alongside efforts on beef import access and direct air links.
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