AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Trade Shock: A new analysis warns that the US-Iran escalation is turning into a wider energy, logistics, fertilizer, food and financial drag that could weigh on global growth through 2027. Security & Regional Spillover: The US and Venezuela say they killed Tren de Aragua leader “Niño Guerrero” in a joint strike, underscoring Washington’s cross-border anti-narcotics push. Renewables & Power Markets: Uruguay’s energy expert urges Jamaica to speed up its renewable transition as Jamaica weighs changes to its electricity licence. Green Industry in Brazil: thyssenkrupp Uhde secured pre-FEED deals for two green ammonia projects in Brazil targeting 800,000 tonnes per year combined. Mining Economics: GoldMining’s São Jorge gold project in Pará shows after-tax NPV jumping from $532m to about $836m at current gold prices, boosting development appeal. Fintech & Stablecoins: Rain reports Latam processed about $1.5T in stablecoin activity from 2022-2025, driven by currency devaluation and high cross-border fees. Aviation Demand: IATA forecasts global air passenger growth slowing to 2.1% in 2026 as Middle East conflict and fuel costs bite. Tourism & Air Connectivity: Copa Airlines expands its Panama stopover to 15 days at no extra airfare cost, aiming to draw 250,000 visitors in 2026. Bolivia Social Unrest: Bolivia faces renewed class conflict as workers and peasants resist austerity measures and a proposed emergency powers move.
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