AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoColombia–US Security Pivot: President Abelardo de la Espriella is accelerating a “war on drugs” partnership with Washington, including $1B in security help and renewed coca eradication, as critics say the move turns Colombia into a U.S. foothold. Disaster Politics: After Colombia’s Aug. 10 earthquake, allegations of politicized aid surfaced as Mexican rescue teams faced administrative delays. El Niño Response: The U.S. will send a hospital ship to Peru’s Pacific coast in Feb. 2027 to prepare for El Niño impacts. Regional Trade Policy: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC advanced evidence-based policymaking for trade in services, using TiSSTAT to close data gaps. Haiti Elections & Security: The OAS urged faster support for Haiti’s gang suppression force and urgent preparations for Dec. 13 elections. Shakira’s Schools Push: Shakira pledged $1.25M to rebuild at least 10 schools in Colombia’s Chocó after the quake. Tragedy in Kenya: Ecuador’s intelligence chief and five Americans died in a tourist helicopter crash in Samburu County. Human Stories Beyond Crime: Colombia’s drug-coverage mentorship initiative is pushing journalists to report on women affected by coca crackdowns beyond trafficking narratives. Sports/Travel: Nicaragua’s Little League team will play without two players due to visa documentation issues.
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