AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBrazil Election Shock: Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round with 47% vs. Lula’s 45%, setting up a runoff Oct. 25 and signaling a major rightward shift with big implications for Latin America’s politics and U.S.-China alignment. Colombia Security Push: President Abelardo de la Espriella launched Task Force Urano to hit ELN and drug gangs in the northeast, targeting alleged pipeline fuel theft that funds armed activity. Caribbean Finance Watch: The Bahamas faces a CFATF assessment focused on whether it can detect, report, and act on illicit financial activity—failure could trigger tougher banking scrutiny. Sargassum Solution in Florida: Researchers tested using black soldier fly larvae to rapidly convert sargassum into animal feed and fertilizer, aiming for a faster local cleanup cycle. Hospitality Accolades: Four Seasons Resort & Residences Puerto Rico earned a MICHELIN Key, while Jamaica’s S Hotel Montego Bay was ranked #2 in Condé Nast Traveler’s Atlantic/Caribbean/Central America hotels. Energy & Infrastructure: Emera, ATCO and Canadian Utilities agreed on a $35B merger to build a Canadian utility and energy infrastructure powerhouse.
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