AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup Politics in Argentina: President Javier Milei says he will skip the July 19 final in New Jersey, citing superstition and sticking to his “cábalas” at home in Olivos, where he’s watched Argentina’s winning run. Streaming Earnings: Netflix reported Q2 net income of $3.40B and revenue up 13% to $12.56B, with Latin America revenue rising 21%, but shares slid after Q3 guidance came in below expectations. U.S.-Brazil Trade War: The U.S. announced new 25% tariffs on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, with Brazil calling the move unjustifiable and warning of reciprocal action; some items like coffee and beef face exemptions. AI Governance Push: China’s Xi Jinping used the World AI Conference in Shanghai to pitch a “global AI order” led by open-source models and cooperation, while criticizing “overstretching” national security rules. Corporate Deal Watch (LatAm-adjacent): Uber’s $14.8B bid to buy Delivery Hero is framed as a major expansion of its food-delivery footprint outside China. Energy & Industry: Toyota will invest R10.4B in South Africa to build the next Hilux, betting on exports while urging smarter policy to protect local manufacturing.
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