AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoColombia Earthquake Response: A 7.4-magnitude quake struck Colombia’s Pacific coast, killing at least 111 and injuring 87, with dozens of buildings collapsed and more than 1,500 homes damaged as President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national disaster and prioritized rescuing people trapped under rubble. Colombia Foreign Policy Shift: The new government withdrew recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and froze ties, citing Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, while also recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Digital Privacy Push: Latin America’s fast mobile adoption is outpacing privacy protections, with growing VPN use in Brazil and Mexico driven by privacy laws and everyday data concerns. Caribbean Business Climate: Dominica’s opposition leader Jesma Paul-Victor outlined a plan to make it easier to start and expand businesses, including faster registration, digital licensing, and predictable regulatory timelines. Caribbean Development Aid: The CDB and CAF pledged US$1 million toward Venezuela’s earthquake recovery and reconstruction fund. FIFA Governance Fight: UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC escalated pressure on Gianni Infantino, accusing FIFA of “deception” and a “breach of trust” over World Cup plans.
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