AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Capital Markets: The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange welcomed two new licensed member broker-dealers—Sheppard Investment Services (St. Lucia) and National Investment Corporation (Dominica)—bringing the total to nine and expanding access to ECCU-listed securities. Diplomacy & Global South: At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, calling for UN Security Council reform, pushing local-currency trade, and condemning unilateral tariffs and coercive sanctions—while also emphasizing peace and multilateral dialogue. US-LatAm Security Push: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a South America tour with Peru joining the “Shield of the Americas” counter-drug coalition, as Washington signals deeper security cooperation and leaves room for expanded military options in Colombia. Climate & Food Security: El Niño is expected to intensify into a “very strong” event, putting South America’s food supply chain at risk, with Peru highlighted. Environment & Communities: Jamaica’s NEPA is inviting volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup Day, while CAF-backed children’s book project “Little Guardians of the Planet” brings environmental education to families in Argentina. Sports Governance: FIFA imposed lifetime bans on former Montserrat Football Association president Vincent Cassell and a 15-year ban on former general secretary Tandica Hughes over misuse of funds and abuse of position.
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