AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPope’s South American Tour: Pope Leo XIV begins a 12-day visit to Uruguay, Peru and another South American nation, just weeks after lung surgery. He is expected to address economic injustice, Indigenous rights, the Amazon and clergy abuse. Brazil’s Political Shift: Lula da Silva’s re-election upended market expectations, weakening the real and giving exporters a price advantage, while raising costs for farmers who rely on imported inputs. Trade and Investment: Latin American and Caribbean exports rose 19.5%, the IDB says, creating openings to attract more foreign investment. Climate Risks: Peru is preparing for a potentially powerful El Niño, with infrastructure and food production facing added pressure from extreme weather. Caribbean Reparations: Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago are seeking a dedicated Africa-Caribbean forum to coordinate talks with the UK, as Britain considers a formal apology but rules out reparations.
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