AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoColombia Runoff Politics: Abelardo de la Espriella (“El Tigre”) surged to first place in Sunday’s vote with 43.74%, setting up a June 21 runoff against leftist Sen. Iván Cepeda (40.90%), as both sides trade accusations over security, the peace process, and alleged irregularities. Mexico–U.S. Tensions: President Claudia Sheinbaum escalated rhetoric, saying far-right U.S. sectors are coordinating with domestic groups to attack her government, amid strained ties over tariffs, immigration, and U.S. indictments of Mexican officials. Caribbean Development Finance: The Caribbean Development Bank will host top multilateral development bank leaders in Nassau (June 1–5) to debate how to adapt development finance amid uncertainty and rising debt. Venezuela Oil Update: Venezuela’s oil exports rose to 1.25 million bpd in May, with more cargoes going to the U.S., India, and Europe as sanctions eased. Aviation & Connectivity: South Africa’s World Cup trip to Mexico proceeded without assistant coach Helman Mkhalele due to visa delays, while a LATAM Boeing 787 was grounded on Easter Island after an airport vehicle tore off a passenger door. Mining & Industry Deals: Evonik partnered with Mexico’s University of Guanajuato mining school on biosurfactants for lower-toxicity mining chemicals; Tega Industries completed its $1.5bn acquisition of Molycop.
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