AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Immigration Crackdown: The State Department says it has revoked 250,000+ visas since Trump took office, including 2,300 tied to “birth tourism” and 27 Latin American officials’ visas over corruption allegations. Bolivia-US Tensions: Bolivia arrested Attorney General Roger Mariaca after the US revoked his visa over alleged drug cartel links, escalating a broader crackdown on regional officials. Brazil Election Countdown: Brazil’s presidential race heads to Sunday voting, with Lula leading narrowly and a likely runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro. Cuba Blockade Debate: The European Parliament held a debate denouncing the US economic blockade of Cuba, with calls for concrete EU action. Energy & Climate: Chile approved two solar-plus-storage projects totaling $569M, while IATA reported August air passenger demand down 0.8% year-on-year. Business & Finance: MercadoLibre shares jumped in Frankfurt after a rough September; inDrive.Money said driver loans more than doubled in Latin America in H1 2026. Regional Security: Reports warn West Africa is emerging as a crystal meth production and trafficking frontier, with Nigeria increasingly central.
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