AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Diplomacy Under Strain: Canada’s foreign minister Mélanie Joly Anand told the UN General Assembly the global order is shifting, pushing Ottawa toward “strategic autonomy” and “values-based realism” while keeping focus on Ukraine, NATO, and deeper ties with Latin America. Caribbean Tourism Recovery: Jamaica says it’s nearing the end of recovery from Hurricane Melissa, with 70% of affected hotel rooms back online and the rest expected to return in early 2027. Cuba’s Tourism Collapse: Cuba reported a 64.4% plunge in international arrivals in the first eight months of 2026, with just 450,353 visitors and August arrivals at 30,490. Regional Payments Push: In Trinidad and Tobago, economists say a CARICOM payments system could cut costs and delays, but success depends on fixing deeper production and trade constraints. Caribbean Development Finance: Education Above All highlighted a widening global education funding gap at UNGA, warning crisis-hit children are losing access as aid declines. Security Tensions: Reports say the US Army Reserve is assessing readiness support for potential Cuba contingencies, amid heightened rhetoric and pressure. Brazil Election Crime Debate: In Rio, residents and local groups are challenging hard-line anti-gang approaches as October’s presidential vote looms.
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