AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFIFA Power Struggle: UEFA and CONCACAF leaders escalated their fight against Gianni Infantino, urging FIFA to release $2.1 billion from reserves as an extra $10 million per federation and pushing for his removal ahead of next March’s vote. US–Venezuela Policy Shift: Washington removed Venezuela from the “failed demonstrably” drug list while keeping it on broader drug-transit/producer categories, as ties deepen around energy and counternarcotics. Security in the Region: The U.S. is reportedly moving MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa toward Southern Command for potential missions in South America, including counternarcotics and counterterrorism. El Niño Food Shock in Central America: The IRC warns super El Niño could rapidly worsen food security in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, with conflict-linked shipping costs driving up essentials. Bolivia Biodiversity Find: Scientists described a new cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, from Bolivia’s Yungas forest, highlighting conservation needs. Caribbean Diplomacy: Guyana’s UN bid gains momentum as Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett argues her candidacy could break an 80-year women’s barrier for the next Secretary-General. Sports & Culture: Venezuela won multiple women’s boxing golds at the Santa Fe South American Games, while FIFA’s turmoil and regional sports continue to dominate headlines.
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