AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBrazil Election Shock: Flávio Bolsonaro led Lula in Brazil’s first round with 47% to 45%, setting up a runoff on Oct. 25 and deepening the region’s rightward political shift. Historic Representation: Thabatta Pimenta became the first trans woman from Brazil’s northeast elected to Congress, joining Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert. Stablecoin Push in LatAm: OKX launched OKX Money, a standalone app turning 50+ local currencies into dollar-backed stablecoins, with up to 10% APY on eligible USDG and cashback via a card in selected markets across Latin America. Business & Tech: Truecaller rolled partner discounts into Truecaller Premium across 17 Latin American countries, while FLOLIVE and Skylo combined cellular and satellite connectivity to extend IoT coverage in Brazil. Health Updates: Knight Therapeutics secured Brazil regulatory approval for NIKTIMVO for chronic graft-versus-host disease and launched TAVALISSE for chronic immune thrombocytopenia. Sports Tourism Deal: Argentina and the Dominican Republic signed an agreement to promote recurring sports tourism, including padel, golf, polo and surfing.
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