AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIbero-American Summit: Lula and Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum are skipping Madrid’s summit, weakening Spain’s effort to revive the forum as Argentina’s Javier Milei and Chile’s José Antonio Kast attend. Papal Visit: Pope Leo XIV is set for his first trip to Latin America as pontiff, a 12-day South American journey beginning Nov. 6; the Vatican says he is fit to travel after cancer surgery. Brazil Politics: Lula won a fourth presidential term after an upset comeback against Flávio Bolsonaro, defying polls and the region’s recent anti-incumbent trend. Trade and Business: Latin American and Caribbean exports rose 19.5%, according to the IDB, which sees opportunities to attract investment. Peru’s Alicorp also completed its $150.5 million purchase of Colombia’s Rama margarine business and 18 other brands. Airlines: LATAM Airlines lowered its 2026 earnings forecast as fuel costs surged, despite strong passenger and cargo demand. Regional Security: US and Colombian officials trained airport personnel in Cartagena to spot human trafficking and child exploitation; authorities flagged 39 potential threats in two weeks.
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