AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCuba Tourism Slump: Foreign visitors are thinning fast at Cuba’s once-bustling sites like Old Havana and Varadero, as US sanctions and economic strain push major hotel operators to cut back or leave. Colombia Politics Shock: President Gustavo Petro’s “Heil Hitler” post has triggered backlash from lawmakers across Latin America and Israel, adding heat to Colombia’s presidential runoff. Suriname-China Dealmaking: Suriname’s public works minister says ties with China are set to deepen in infrastructure, green development, the digital economy and AI as the country prepares for large-scale oil and gas. Guyana Transparency Review: Guyana’s extractive governance is entering a closed-door EITI validation process after concerns about transparency and civil-society access. Digital Finance in Jamaica: Barita Merchant Bank gets approval to roll out a digital-first platform, aiming to compete in Jamaica’s crowded fintech market. Crypto Compliance Upgrade: KAST adds Elliptic blockchain intelligence to strengthen AML and sanctions controls. Energy & Tech Push in Rio: Rio de Janeiro opens Web Summit Rio alongside “Rio AI City,” a major AI-ready data center district tied to renewable power plans. Drug Enforcement: South Africa’s SARS and Hawks seize 30 cocaine bricks at Durban Harbour, the second major bust in days.
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