AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Power Reliability: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali admitted GPL can’t promise zero outages, but called the current blackouts “unacceptable,” citing rising demand in the Demerara-Berbice system and an InterEnergy overhaul contract. Crypto Fraud & Cybersecurity: Peru’s Economy Ministry said its official X account was hacked to promote a fake token ($HYLO), urging the public to ignore the posts. Trade & Security: The U.S. and Colombia signed Barranquilla pacts on critical minerals supply-chain security and strategic civil nuclear cooperation. Inflation & FX Pass-Through: Colombia’s peso rally has helped, but Bancolombia-linked research says currency gains don’t cool inflation as much as expected. Regional Innovation & Demographics: The IDB warned Latin America and the Caribbean face low fertility and longer lives, reshaping labor, pensions, healthcare, and caregiving. Venture Capital: Medellín revives Smart Capital after a six-year hiatus, aiming to connect regional investors as 2026 startup funding rebounds. Drug Enforcement: Turkey seized about 350 kg of cocaine hidden in a bulker’s sea chest, with arrests tied to the operation. Cross-Border Business Services: Compass launched a global division to streamline international real estate referrals for U.S. clients.
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