AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPapal Visit: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from Nov. 6–17, his first Latin American trip as pontiff. The Vatican says he is fit to travel after recent surgery. Trade and Politics: Latin American and Caribbean exports rose 19.5%, the IDB says, creating openings to attract investment. Brazil’s Lula won a fourth presidential term after an upset comeback, while Brazil-Argentina trade is expected to hold despite political tensions. Caribbean Reckoning: At the Commonwealth summit in Antigua, King Charles called the slave trade a shameful chapter but stopped short of an apology as leaders pressed for reparations. The Bahamas and Antigua are also weighing whether to become republics. Public Health: Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV, according to the WHO.
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