AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVenezuela Under Pressure: Trump reignited a regional firestorm by posting a map labeling Venezuela as the “51st state,” while acting President Delcy Rodríguez rejected the idea and vowed to defend sovereignty. Mexico-US Tensions: Mexico’s Sheinbaum denied CNN claims of CIA deadly operations on Mexican soil, calling the reports a “lie,” as the dispute adds pressure to already strained anti-cartel cooperation. Brazil-EU Trade Clash: Brazil said it was “surprised” by the EU’s move to remove it from authorized exporters of animal products from September, and promised talks with EU health authorities to reverse the decision. Caribbean Politics: Trinidad and Tobago said it will not recognize CARICOM’s secretary general Dr. Carla Barnett after August, even as other leaders say she was reappointed. Caribbean Economy: Jamaica’s tourism minister Edmund Bartlett urged CARICOM to treat tourism as the region’s economic backbone. Health Watch: A hantavirus cruise outbreak continues to trigger monitoring and quarantine measures as officials track exposed passengers.
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