AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoArgentina–Brazil Diplomatic Spat: Javier Milei renewed his attacks on Lula, calling him a “thief” and “corrupt,” deepening a fresh round of tension after earlier remarks that already sparked a crisis between Buenos Aires and Brasília. Argentina Economy & Trade: Chinese EVs are surging in Argentina despite Milei’s pro-U.S. political ties, as tariff-free import quotas and price rules effectively favor Chinese automakers—turning EV competition into an inflation-fighting strategy. Venezuela Connectivity: Liberty Networks and Cantv are building a 14 Tbps submarine cable linking Camuri (near Caracas) to Willemstad (Curacao) to boost resilience and international access. Latin America Security Debate: A new regional look at public security argues that militarizing policing across Latin America often backfires—raising violence and rights concerns—while pointing to more institution-led approaches elsewhere. Aviation Deal (Brazil): American Airlines won CADE approval to invest up to $100M in Azul for an 8.66% stake, with potential codeshare and loyalty benefits. Philippines Industry Exit: Holcim agreed to sell its Philippine cement business to China’s Huaxin for about $807M, marking a major exit.
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