AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS-Cuba Sanctions: The U.S. announced new sanctions targeting Cuba’s Armed Forces Minister Alvaro Lopez Miera, senior military officials, and state-linked entities tied to foreign arms procurement and cooperation with China and Russia. Regional Security: Brazil and the Inter-American Development Bank expanded cooperation against organized crime, with up to $978 million aimed at homicide investigations, prison security, and disrupting criminal financial networks. Diplomacy Shock: Brazil downgraded ties with Argentina after renewed insults from President Javier Milei, cutting representation and recalling its ambassador. FIFA/UEFA Power Struggle: UEFA kept its World Cup boycott threat against FIFA and Infantino after FIFA’s withdrawn plan to sell stakes, saying conditions for ending the dispute were not met. Immigration Enforcement: Federal immigration crackdowns surged in New York City, triggering confrontations in immigrant neighborhoods and new legal and advocacy responses. Business Watch: Mercado Libre reported a 13.2% drop in net profit for the first half of 2026 despite strong revenue growth, with Brazil driving most activity. Caribbean Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines carried 66,814 passengers between Trinidad and Tobago in July, expanding its domestic airbridge to meet peak demand.
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