AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDisaster Response in Venezuela: Rescuers in and around Caracas are racing to pull survivors from rubble after twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes killed at least 235 people and left about 4,300 injured, with tens of thousands reported missing; the US Treasury moved to waive some sanctions through Oct. 23 to speed up earthquake-relief transactions, while Spain confirmed deaths among its nationals and more international teams are arriving. Corporate Reshuffle at BHP: BHP will split its Americas leadership into President North America and President South America, with Jessica Farrell taking the North America role from July 1 and also covering South America until a permanent hire is found. Energy Deal for Clean Power: Baker Hughes and Mantle Reach Power announced a geothermal commercial agreement aimed at scaling baseload clean energy in North America. Inclusive Fintech in Brazil: QI Tech and Bettr (Ant International) are expanding credit access for e-commerce merchants and shoppers in Brazil, including a BNPL option at checkout. Legal/Agri Impact: The US Supreme Court upheld a glyphosate ruling in favor of Bayer, limiting state-by-state Roundup litigation. Trade/Politics Watch: Macron and Meloni met on the French Riviera to reset cooperation after Meloni’s break with Trump, focusing on defense, nuclear and space.
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