AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoColombia Runoff Shock: Pro-Trump outsider Abelardo de la Espriella (“El Tigre”) won Sunday’s first round with 43.7% and will face leftist senator Iván Cepeda on June 21, as President Gustavo Petro rejected preliminary results and the campaign heads into a highly polarized, fraud-tinged runoff. US–Brazil Trade Clash: The Trump administration proposes a 25% tariff on several Brazilian imports under Section 301, targeting areas like digital trade and deforestation, while carving out some products such as beef, coffee, rare earths and metals. Mexico Protest Crackdown: Mexico City police used tear gas against teachers trying to reach the Zócalo ahead of the 2026 World Cup “Fan fest,” with injuries reported and union demands still unresolved. Caribbean Security & Governance: Trinidad and Tobago’s PM faces pressure after calls for gangs to unite against police; meanwhile, integrity and anti-corruption debates continue in Jamaica as the Integrity Commission Act is urged to be strengthened. Regional Cooperation: EU and Mexico sign a new global agreement aimed at deeper cooperation amid fragmentation, while BRICS countries push for knowledge-sharing on livestock and disaster risk reduction planning.
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