AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Bank Talks in Venezuela: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez met a World Bank delegation at Miraflores to “explore” technical assistance, as Caracas also prepares for IMF talks later this month—after a seven-year pause tied to U.S. non-recognition. Cuba Under Pressure: A new CEPR report argues U.S. sanctions since 2017 drove a sharp rise in Cuba’s infant mortality, adding fresh fuel to the debate over “maximum pressure.” Bolivia Crisis Deepens: Protests and blockades have put La Paz—and hospital oxygen supplies—under siege, with clashes and calls for President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation growing. Fintech & Stablecoins: Checker raised $8m to help banks launch stablecoins via a single API, citing $3b+ processed in the past year. Energy Billing Modernized (Costa Rica): JASEC selected Congero’s Embrix AI-ready SaaS to unify prepaid and postpaid electricity billing. Argentina Nicotine Shift: Argentina repealed its 15-year vape ban, replacing prohibition with a regulated registry framework.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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