AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUSMCA Auto Fight: The U.S. is pushing new rules in Mexico City talks that would require North American-built vehicles to meet 82% regional content, with at least 50% made in the U.S., and no Canada-based counting—raising stakes for Mexico’s auto supply chain and future tariff treatment. Mexico Electoral Overhaul: Mexico’s lower house approved a constitutional amendment to annul elections over foreign interference, defining it broadly as illicit financing, propaganda, disinformation, digital manipulation, and foreign government pressure; it now heads to the Senate. Brazil Narco-Terror Fallout: Brazil is reacting politically to the U.S. move to label the PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations, with critics warning it could spill into sovereignty and domestic politics. Colombia Election Pressure Point: With healthcare at the center of Sunday’s vote, Colombia’s health system crisis is driving voter anxiety amid insecurity and fiscal strain. Caribbean Finance Deal: CIBC agreed to sell its Caribbean business for about $1.6B, while Butterfield Bank moves to buy CIBC Caribbean in a major regional banking consolidation. Energy & Industry: Lointek delivered a 50 MW/300 MWh liquid air storage project in the UK, and Stellantis confirmed a Jeep SUV platform deal with Tata for global exports from India. Coffee Education: Colombia’s Huila will launch a University School of Coffee, starting with 120 in-person openings next semester.
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