AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoU.S.-Peru Disaster Response: The U.S. will send the hospital ship USNS Comfort to Peru’s Pacific coast in February 2027 to help with El Niño impacts, with a roadmap including equipment, expertise and overflights. Colombia Aid Friction: Colombia’s earthquake response is under fire after critics say the government slowed or politicized acceptance of foreign help, including delays for a Mexican rescue team. Security & Elections in Haiti: The OAS urged faster international support for Haiti’s gang suppression and December elections, saying the UN-backed force needs funding, logistics and operational capacity to work. Drug War in Colombia: Colombia’s new right-wing push is tied to renewed U.S. security backing and plans affecting coca eradication, drawing sharp criticism. Venezuela Energy Deals: Texas-based SLB and Hunt Oil signed early contracts with PDVSA as Washington encourages U.S. investment in Venezuela’s oil sector. Ecuador Crash Tragedy: Ecuador’s intelligence chief and five Americans died in a tourist helicopter crash in Kenya. Agri-Equipment Earnings: AGCO and CNH both reported weaker profits and cautious outlooks, with Latin America demand softening. Business & Markets: Hotel Equities will operate Accor’s SLS Punta del Este in Uruguay from early 2029; DRDGold flagged expansion interest beyond South Africa. Tech/Media: Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel faced protests in Buenos Aires tied to his Vista stake; FIFA leadership turmoil also continues to ripple.
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