AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Food Shock: An analysis warns the US-Iran escalation is turning into a wider energy, shipping, fertilizer and financial drag that could weigh on global growth through 2027. Climate Risk: NOAA says El Niño is now underway and could be among the strongest on record, raising odds of extreme heat, floods, droughts and wildfires that can disrupt agriculture and food security. Venezuela Power Deal: Venezuela signed an agreement with General Electric to rebuild its failing electricity grid after years of underinvestment, as blackouts can last up to 10 hours daily. Air Travel & Routes: Iberia is studying a return to Montreal and flags Guadalajara next in Mexico, while LATAM is partnering with Meili to let passengers book car rentals directly in its app and earn LATAM Pass miles. Peru Politics: Keiko Fujimori narrowly won Peru’s presidency based on overseas votes, with the final count essentially settled. Tech & Finance: Binance made Fortune’s first Crypto 100 list, and Nuvei agreed to buy Payoneer for $2.75B in a push to expand payments reach. Business & Mobility: BYD’s April export data shows a strategy heavy on Central & South America, while the LATAM travel push and other deals point to continued growth in regional services.
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