AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBrazil’s Runoff: Lula and Bolsonaro are facing off ahead of a vote with stakes for the Amazon. Climate scientist Carlos Nobre warns deforestation could surge under a climate-denying government. Regional Security: The U.S. is sending hundreds of troops to Latin America and expanding military activity, including training in Panama, Honduras and Colombia. Climate and Food: El Niño-driven floods are forcing people from their homes in South America, while dry conditions threaten banana and coffee supplies across the region. Trade and Growth: Latin American exports rose 20%, renewing talk of a commodity boom; the IMF is urging countries to reduce debt and lift productivity while conditions are favorable. Papal Visit: Pope Leo XIV has been cleared for a Nov. 6–17 trip to Latin America after surgery.
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