AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S.-Peru Security Deal: Marco Rubio wrapped a Peru stop announcing Peru’s entry into Trump’s “Shield of the Americas,” a hemisphere security pact framed around drug cartels but also aimed at countering rivals and tightening U.S. influence. BRICS Push for Global South: At the New Delhi summit, Xi Jinping promoted “Greater BRICS” with AI, trade and service-economy plans, while Putin renewed calls to expand UN Security Council representation for Africa, Asia and Latin America. Mexico Crypto Crackdown: Mexico seized about 300 GPUs from a suspected illicit crypto mining operation in Puebla, probing possible electricity theft and money laundering. Lung Cancer Access Gap: A Latin America lung-cancer expert warned that limited molecular testing blocks access to targeted drugs, arguing for cheaper screening like PCR and broader use of liquid biopsy. Tourism Boost: Mexico ranked 4th globally for tourism’s direct GDP contribution and leisure spending, underscoring the sector’s jobs and growth role. Payments Infrastructure: The World Bank backed a $700mn push to help banks and fintechs in Latin America and the Caribbean access global card networks by reducing settlement risk.
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