AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoColombia Election: Trump-backed conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Sunday’s presidential runoff over Iván Cepeda, with 99.9% of ballots counted at 49.7% to 48.7%, but both Petro and Cepeda are challenging results—setting up a tense, polarised transition. Security & Drugs: De la Espriella’s agenda centers on a tougher line against armed groups and drug trafficking as Colombia faces a security crisis tied to record cocaine production. World Cup 2026 (Caribbean): Curaçao’s goalkeeper Eloy Room delivered a record 15-save masterclass as the tiny island nation held Ecuador 0-0 for its first-ever World Cup point, sparking calls for a statue. World Cup 2026 (Cape Verde): Cape Verde extended its fairytale run with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay, scoring their first-ever World Cup goal via Kevin Pina. Culture & Craft: Uruguay’s Gabriela Hearst unveiled World Cup uniforms for her national team, tying national identity and sustainability to traditional craft. Energy Transition: SANY shipped core equipment for its first Chile wind project, while Novva agreed to buy a Colombian solar portfolio (37.8 MWac) targeting early 2028 operations. Health (Sickle Cell): Ghana’s sickle cell advocates urged sustained financing and better care access after an international conference marked World Sickle Cell Day.
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