AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoColombia’s Fiscal Squeeze: The government has proposed a spending cut of about 15% and new taxes, warning the 2027 deficit could reach 9.4% of GDP. It says roughly 70% of the adjustment would come from spending restraint. Guyana-UK Investment: Officials discussed deeper cooperation as they toured Guyana’s UK-backed, US$65.5 million airport terminal expansion, part of the country’s push to become an aviation hub. Digital Payments: Circle and ACI are piloting USDC settlement through Colombia’s Bre-B payment network, testing how stablecoins could work alongside existing bank payment systems. Brazil’s Economic Outlook: Lula’s election win comes as interest payments climb to 9% of GDP, the highest share since 2016, adding pressure to public finances. Mining and Energy: Rio Tinto is expanding its lithium presence in Argentina, while Peru plans to relaunch hydroelectric plant tenders to attract private investment.
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