AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Economy: The World Bank forecasts 2.2% growth for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026, but the outlook varies sharply: Guyana is projected to grow 23.7%, while Trinidad and Tobago is expected to contract 0.2%. The Bank says Guyana must ensure oil wealth supports broad-based development. Brazil’s Runoff: Flávio Bolsonaro led Lula 47% to 45% in Brazil’s first round, setting up an October 25 runoff with major implications for the country and the region. Security: The U.S. repositioned MQ-9 Reaper drones to Colombia and Ecuador as its anti-cartel campaign expands. A separate U.S. strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean killed four people. Climate Risks: El Niño-driven drought is damaging Central American crops, adding to warnings that extreme weather could deepen food insecurity across the region.
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