AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVenezuela Earthquake Response: Twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes have left at least 235 dead and about 4,300 injured, with thousands still missing as rescue teams dig through rubble in Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira; officials say the toll could rise, and the main airport there was damaged and shut, slowing aid. International Aid & Sanctions Relief: The UN and multiple countries are sending certified search-and-rescue teams and equipment, while the U.S. Treasury moved to waive some sanctions until Oct. 23 to allow transactions tied to earthquake relief. Bolivia Energy Protest: In Bolivia, a proposed new electricity and renewable energy law is fueling a widening national strike and protests in La Paz, with critics warning of privatization and foreign control of resources. Brazil Finance Deal: In Brazil, QI Tech and Bettr (Ant International) are expanding credit access for e-commerce sellers and shoppers, including BNPL at checkout. Culture & Media: Brazil’s candomblé music gets a new spotlight via a Salvador field-recordings release, while FX announced more cast for the upcoming Far Cry TV anthology.
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