AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPanama Infrastructure Push: Tocumen International Airport will invest $306.75M in two projects—$208.75M to expand Terminal 2 (South Pier) and $98M to modernize runways, taxiways and platforms—aiming to boost capacity and strengthen Panama’s role as a Latin America air hub. Cross-Border Payments: The ECB and Banco Central do Brasil are exploring a link between Europe’s TIPS and Brazil’s Pix to enable faster real-time payments across the Atlantic, with a possible pilot as soon as 2028. Mexico Politics & Elections: Morena leaders are urging internal unity ahead of 2027 midterms, targeting governorships, local congresses and mayoralties across 30 entities. Colombia Energy Shift: Colombia is moving to reverse its fracking ban and eye about $4B in new oil investment as a new political cycle opens the door for fossil-fuel expansion. Venezuela Oil Tensions: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright denied the Trump administration is “stealing” Venezuela’s oil, framing the deal as a partnership that increases royalties and taxes for Caracas. Regional Minerals Race: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru signed a South American lithium alliance to position the region as a reliable supplier for the energy transition amid US-China competition. Business & Culture: A Colombian plantain-focused restaurant operator opened a second Utah location, betting on a Latin staple to stand out in the US food market.
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