AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoColombia: Thousands joined peaceful protests against President Abelardo de la Espriella, testing the left’s ability to mobilize after losing power. Venezuela: Nicolás Maduro and his wife are due in a U.S. court over new charges alleging they conspired to torture political opponents; both deny the accusations. Caribbean–U.S. Relations: Caribbean leaders are meeting U.S. officials as a campaign of strikes on suspected drug boats has killed at least 238 people, including Caribbean nationals, according to compiled data. The U.S. is also sending hundreds of troops to the region for counter-drug training. Brazil: A tight presidential runoff is prompting political shifts at home and drawing attention abroad, as the country weighs its direction under Lula or Bolsonaro. Regional Economy: The IMF has lowered its Latin American growth forecast to 2.3% and sharply cut its outlook for Argentina. Environment: More than 7 million hectares of forest were lost in 2025; Brazil’s recent progress is described as fragile, with the election seen as a risk to further gains. Pope’s Health: Pope Leo XIV is recovering after lung cancer surgery, but his planned South America visit is now uncertain.
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