AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoColombia’s Budget: Congress approved a 2027 spending plan of $201.1 billion, with a projected deficit of 9.4% of GDP. The government says a planned “Rescue Law” would cut the gap, as rising debt threatens the country’s investment-grade prospects. Brazil’s Runoff: The presidential contest is drawing investor attention to potential shifts in ties with China, oil development and Amazon protection. Financial Services: UK trading group Plus500 will buy Brazilian broker-dealer Guru, adding access to local stocks, futures, options and fixed-income products; terms were not disclosed. Airlines: Azul expects its recovery to take longer as fuel costs squeeze margins. It plans to end 2026 with capacity about 5% below last year, and warned the timeline could slip further if fuel stays expensive. Venezuela’s Oil Sector: Hiring is picking up as an initial wave of investment builds, while Venezuela and regional development partners have proposed a strategy to diversify exports.
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