AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSoccer Governance Shock: UEFA and CONCACAF said they’ve lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino after FIFA scrapped a $4.2B plan to sell stakes in World Cup commercial rights, escalating calls for accountability and a possible leadership reckoning. Sports Finance Fallout: The withdrawal follows fierce backlash from confederations and growing internal pressure, putting FIFA’s governance and future commercial strategy back under the microscope. Critical Minerals Push: Argentina and South Korea agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, including lithium value-chain projects, while also aligning on crude oil imports—another sign of LatAm’s growing role in energy-transition supply chains. Corporate Deal in LatAm: Holcim agreed to sell its Philippines unit to Huaxin for at least $807M, with proceeds earmarked for acquisitions—watch how this reshapes capital flows into its LatAm footprint. Venezuela Transition: Venezuela’s government and opposition said in-person transition talks will start next week in Caracas, with quake relief and political rights on the agenda.
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