AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoColombia–U.S. Tariff Clash After Quake: President Abelardo de la Espriella asked Donald Trump to temporarily suspend high tariffs on Colombian goods to ease pressure on businesses after the 7.4 earthquake killed at least 289. The U.S. has pledged $26.5M in emergency aid, but Washington hasn’t responded yet. Brazil Election Kickoff: Lula launched his campaign for a fourth term, warning against a “shameless” right-wing return and targeting organized crime; meanwhile Flávio Bolsonaro’s bid is tightening, with a Quaest poll showing a statistical tie in a simulated runoff. Caribbean Court of Justice Turmoil: CCJ President Winston Anderson faced renewed scrutiny after allegations of leaked confidential deliberations and “panel fixing,” with calls for an enquiry growing louder. Venezuela Economic Claims: (E) Delcy Rodríguez said Venezuela logged 21 consecutive quarters of growth, pointing to higher food consumption and domestic production. Panama–Guyana Diplomacy: Panama appointed a new ambassador to Guyana as it moves toward opening a physical embassy. St. Lucia Immigration Deal: St. Lucia signed a non-binding MOU with the U.S. on possible deportations of third-country nationals, leaving acceptance to both governments. Cuba–Dominican Republic Diplomatic Rift: Dominican authorities ordered the expulsion of nine Cuban diplomats; Cuban embassy staff began packing ahead of the deadline.
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