AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Security: The U.S. is sending about 600 troops to Latin America for counter-drug exercises as its campaign against alleged trafficking boats expands, drawing scrutiny over arrests and deadly strikes at sea. Brazil’s Runoff: Tensions are rising ahead of the presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, with right-wing gains in Congress adding to the stakes. Venezuela: Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty in a U.S. case accusing them of torture conspiracy. Ecuador’s Checks and Balances: NYU Law urged international support for Ecuador’s Constitutional Court, warning President Daniel Noboa’s actions threaten judicial independence and democratic safeguards. Argentina’s Austerity Fight: Thousands protested Milei’s university funding cuts in Buenos Aires; clashes left police injured and led to arrests, as the government withholds funds despite Congress overriding his veto. Costa Rica’s Prison Model: Costa Rica opened a high-security prison inspired by El Salvador’s CECOT, reflecting the spread of Bukele-style approaches to organized crime. Colombia’s Foreign Policy: The government’s Jerusalem embassy opening and withdrawal from an ICJ case against Israel mark a sharp turn from former president Gustavo Petro’s stance.
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