AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Outlook: ECLAC cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.2%, warning the pace is too slow to lift income per capita sustainably, with South America seen at 2.5% and the Caribbean boosted by Guyana’s oil boom. Climate & Trade Disruptions: El Niño risk is rising, with UN warnings that 2026-27 could push at least 49 million more people into acute food insecurity, while Panama Canal delays and reduced ship traffic threaten supply chains and prices. Energy & Investment: Uruguay’s Tether bitcoin mining plan unraveled after a dispute over power supply, leaving an estimated $120m project abandoned; meanwhile, Venezuela is signing new oil-and-gas deals with BP, Shell and SLB as it tries to restart production. Mining & Commodities: Solis Minerals is gearing up for drilling across lithium in Brazil and copper in Peru, as the electrification race keeps demand central. Business & Tech: OpenAI officially launched in Brazil, and Prime Video is set to invest over $2bn in Latin America originals and live sports. Security & Policy: The US sanctioned Ecuadorian fishing vessels and individuals tied to cocaine trafficking networks, tightening pressure on maritime routes.
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