AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Colombia Reset: Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off a Colombia-Ecuador-Peru tour to lock in “good, solid” trade deals and deepen security cooperation with Trump-aligned new leaders, starting with meetings in Barranquilla with President Abelardo de la Espriella. US Anti-Drug Operations: The U.S. Southern Command sank another Ecuadorian vessel it linked to Los Choneros, continuing a campaign critics question for legality and impact. Venezuela Minerals Push: Reuters reports Washington is seeking greater access to Venezuela’s critical minerals, including gold, via possible new executive action and talks with companies. Food Security Pressure: A UN FAO update says global food prices rose in August to the highest since late 2022, driven by climate shocks and conflict-related supply disruptions—raising stakes for Latin America’s staples. Infrastructure Ambition in Colombia: De la Espriella revived plans to reconnect Colombia’s Atlantic and Pacific through Chocó, weighing a canal or rail corridor as part of a broader “Marshall Plan.” Caribbean Finance: Trinidad and Tobago launched GSS+ bond guidelines to channel capital into measurable social and climate projects. Diplomatic Flashpoint: Iceland summoned the U.S. ambassador after Trump posted a map depicting Iceland under the U.S. flag.
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