AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Security: The Pentagon is sending 600 troops to Latin America as Washington expands its anti-cartel campaign, with reports pointing to counter-drug training in the region. Economic Outlook: The IMF has lowered its Latin American growth forecast to 2.3% and urged governments to reduce debt and raise productivity while economic tailwinds last. Food Exports: Chile shipped a record 160,000 tonnes of avocados in 2025–26, becoming the world’s third-largest exporter, though rising global supply may squeeze returns. Amazon and Climate: Indigenous groups are opposing a planned new oil auction in the Amazon, while warnings grow that Brazil’s political shift could reverse fragile progress on deforestation. Democracy and Security: Costa Rica has opened a mega-prison modeled on El Salvador’s CECOT, as the hard-line security model gains ground across Latin America. Ecuador’s constitutional court also faces renewed concern over threats to judicial independence. Biodiversity Finance: New blended-finance efforts aim to draw private investment into conservation and restoration projects across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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