AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUN Diplomacy & Sovereignty: Canada’s UNGA81 message warned the global order is “rupturing,” pledging “strategic autonomy” and issue-based coalitions while defending multilateralism and sovereignty. Caribbean Security & International Law: St. Kitts and Nevis urged consistent application of international law at UNGA, rejecting “a hierarchy of human suffering,” as leaders also criticized “selective enforcement” that erodes trust. Cuba Under Pressure: Cuba’s tourism collapse deepened, with arrivals down 64% to about 450,000 in the first eight months of 2026, while the US reportedly expanded contingency planning for possible action against Cuba. Regional Governance & Crime: In Brazil’s election run-up, Rio residents are pushing local anti-gang responses amid debate over federal versus hard-line policing approaches. Caribbean Economy & Welfare: Trinidad and Tobago faces labor-market contraction and fiscal strain ahead of its national budget, with welfare-state spending flagged as unsustainable by an economist. Tourism Investment Debate: Jamaica’s post-hurricane recovery nears completion as operators call for sustained reinvestment and better financing access to keep tourism competitive. UN Security Council Reform: Russia backed India and Brazil for permanent UNSC seats while opposing more Western permanent members, aligning with broader calls from the Global South.
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