AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Security: Colombia has declared restoration of the gas pipeline linking it with Venezuela a national-interest project. Ecopetrol says the route could bring in gas at lower cost for households and industry, though repairs must come first. Banking Shock: Paraguay’s central bank takeover of Ueno Bank has left millions of customers unable to access deposits, triggering protests and an opposition bid to remove President Santiago Peña. Economic Pulse: Mexico’s services and commerce indicator returned to growth in October, but manufacturing remained in contraction for a 31st straight month; the finance executives’ institute says any recovery is still fragile. Trade and Investment: Latin American and Caribbean exports rose 19.5%, according to the IDB, with AI demand and oil prices supporting growth. Paraguay also reported record foreign investment of $1.15 billion for 2025. Aviation: LATAM Airlines’ profit climbed 16% despite pressure from higher fuel costs.
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