AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-LatAm Security: Peru is set to join the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” coalition after talks with Marco Rubio, aiming to boost joint action against transnational crime. Terror Designations: The Trump administration expanded its “foreign terrorist organizations” list to 21 groups across Latin America and the Caribbean, adding an Ecuadorian organization and raising pressure for local crackdowns. Immigration Uncertainty: Salvadoran TPS holders face scrambling at work as the U.S. delays a decision on whether protections will be extended, leaving employers unsure about payroll legality. Fintech Expansion: Nubank officially launches in the U.S. with a digital savings account, credit card, remittances, and a stablecoin-based “Nu Global” account, using a Lead Bank partnership to start. Aviation & Trade: BOC Aviation will lease 12 Airbus A320neos to Avianca, while Peru’s security push and broader regional moves underscore how policy is shaping business risk. Digital Economy: A new IDB/World Bank/WTO report says digitally delivered services exports in Latin America and the Caribbean hit $87.7B in 2024, with big growth potential ahead. Argentina Inflation: Argentina’s monthly inflation slowed to 1.7% in August, giving Milei a fresh win as price inertia remains. Retail Returns: Mango is returning to Argentina after 23 years, opening its first Buenos Aires store in October.
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