AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoColombia–U.S. Security Push: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Colombia’s new President Abelardo de la Espriella has requested U.S. help for joint military operations against “narco-terrorism,” with Colombia joining the Shield of the Americas and the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition. Colombia Earthquake Response: After a 7.4 quake, Colombia’s search-and-rescue enters a critical phase as the death toll climbs and aid groups warn the true scale of damage is still emerging. Cuba at 100: Cuba marked Fidel Castro’s centenary amid a deepening economic and political crisis, with Washington’s tightened sanctions and fuel embargo blamed for worsening shortages and daily life. El Niño Food Risks: Reuters reports Latin America is bracing for what could be the strongest El Niño on record, with knock-on effects for rainfall, drought risk, and the region’s major food exports. Tech in LatAm Telecom: Ericsson says its AI-powered network automation will be deployed in Costa Rica through ICE’s nationwide 5G rollout. Energy Access in the Andes/Amazon: IRENA and partners highlight how solar and micro-hydro can expand rural electricity access, but stress the need to link power to local livelihoods. Culture & Community: Puerto Rico’s Worcester, Massachusetts, hosts the Somos Boricuas festival celebrating island heritage through music, food, and dance.
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