AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoColombia Election: Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda will face off in a June 21 presidential runoff after the first round left no clear winner; the race is deeply polarized, with De la Espriella leading on a hard-right “strongman” platform and Cepeda pushing a leftist agenda. Political Tensions: President Gustavo Petro rejected the preliminary vote count, alleging software changes and added identity cards, setting up a high-stakes legitimacy fight ahead of the runoff. Trade & Tariffs: Ecuador will eliminate the 100% tariff on Colombian goods starting June 1, ending a border-security trade dispute after talks with the election’s right-wing front-runner. Logistics Watch: Air cargo demand is stabilizing after mid-May recovery, but rates remain elevated as shipping disruptions and stockpiling keep lead times stretched. Health Alert: Brazil is investigating suspected Ebola cases in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro after travelers returned from the DRC and Uganda. Business Expansion: Everbridge opened a Munich office to expand resilience and emergency communications support across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Energy/Industry: USA Rare Earth plans to expand rare-earth magnet and alloy making in France, targeting 300+ new jobs and up to €175m investment through 2030.
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