AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUN World Map Overhaul: The UN General Assembly backed an African-led proposal to adopt the Equal Earth projection, aiming to show Africa’s true relative size and reduce the apparent size of North America and Europe; 164 countries voted in favor, the US voted against, and six abstained. Costa Rica Security Debate: President Laura Fernandez said US military operations in Costa Rica could benefit national security against transnational crime and drugs, but only with approval from the national legislature and with no current plans for US forces. Energy Watch (LatAm): OLACDE reported April 2026 oil extraction in Latin America and the Caribbean rose 10% year-on-year to 318 million barrels, led by Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela; natural gas extraction also climbed 8.5%. Workplace Mental Health: A TELUS Health study found Puerto Rico’s worker mental health remains “vulnerable,” with 53% lacking emergency savings and financial stress driving risk to productivity. Tech & Finance: Argentine startup UIN raised US$2M to expand BehaviorOS, using AI to turn bank/fintech transactions into recurring customer behavior across LatAm. Travel & Business: Alaska Airlines launched a new San Diego–Loreto nonstop route for its 40th anniversary, while Hilton appointed Kolin Pound as area president for the Caribbean and Latin America.
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