AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBrazil Election & US Pressure: The US suspended consular services in Brazil ahead of Sunday’s presidential vote, citing security concerns, as Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro trade accusations in a tight race. Bolivia Rule-of-Law Crisis: Bolivia’s attorney general Roger Mariaca was “kidnapped” by security forces amid a probe tied to US claims over drug trafficking and corruption, escalating fears of political retaliation. Energy Deal: Petrobras signed a 22-year LNG purchase with Cheniere for about 0.8 million tonnes per year, locking in long-term supply from the US. Climate Risk in LatAm: UNICEF says 25.8 million children across Latin America face rising drought and flooding risks from a record-strong El Niño. Cybersecurity Crackdown: Police across Europe raided the KillSec ransomware operation, seizing servers and data; a 16-year-old is alleged mastermind. Payments & Fintech: Walapay raised $4.6M seed to expand cross-border payments with local rail integrations across Latin America. Business in the Region: Volaris acquired Teknisa, a Brazil-based corporate foodservice and retail software provider.
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