AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity: Nigeria’s Digital Encode launched DEPAS AI, an autonomous access-testing platform aimed at detecting and countering AI-driven cyber threats, citing IBM data that AI-enabled breaches now make up 25% of malicious incidents and cost about $6.04m on average. Port Trade: Peru’s Chancay Port hit 200,000 TEUs in H1 2026, up 70.94% year-on-year, with bulk and general cargo also rising 41.2%, as vessel calls surged across routes. Sports Governance: FIFA sacked COO Kevin Lamour after he publicly criticized Gianni Infantino’s plan to bring private investors into major tournaments, escalating internal conflict at the top of world football. Mining & Deals (Argentina): Astra Exploration reported first-batch assays from La Manchuria in Santa Cruz, while Astra also exercised an earn-in option to gain 80% interest, setting up a joint venture structure with Patagonia Gold. Energy & Industry: BHP posted a 30% jump in underlying profit on stronger copper and iron ore prices, and flagged Chile, Argentina and Australia copper growth as key to its pipeline. Politics (Brazil): Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court accepted an opposition complaint over Lula’s Carnival parade, with the president given days to respond. Health & Tourism (Dominican Republic): The Dominican Health Tourism Association announced its 8th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress for June 2027 in Santo Domingo, targeting investment and high-value jobs.
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