AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPanama Earthquake: The government declared an emergency after a damaging quake and continuing aftershocks, coordinating relief as officials assess impacts on homes, hospitals and roads. Growth Outlook: The IMF cut its 2026 Latin America and Caribbean forecast to 2.3% and sharply lowered Argentina’s outlook, citing an energy shock and limited gains from AI. Organized Crime: Brazilian authorities say more than 1,000 petrol stations reported unusually low tax payments on about $10 billion in sales from 2020 to 2024; investigators link the scheme, involving tax evasion and adulterated fuel, to the PCC. Regional Tensions: China sanctioned officials from Paraguay and Belize over their ties with Taiwan, drawing U.S. criticism and a warning from Taiwan about political coercion. Colombia Conflict: Rebels set off a car bomb outside a toll booth as fighting intensified in Cauca. Debt Pressures: G-24 chair Taiwo Oyedele says developing countries face roughly $500 billion more in debt-servicing costs than advanced economies, and urged the IMF and World Bank to expand affordable lending. Critical Minerals: Chilean miner LATAM Investment Group and Motjuan launched a partnership with a 3,000-tonne copper-concentrate pilot, with plans to expand across Latin America.
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