AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Security: Reports say U.S. intelligence and drone support aided a strike on an ELN base in Venezuela’s Apure state, where local groups reported at least 20 deaths. Caracas has not officially confirmed the operation, which could deepen tensions over U.S. action in the region. Papal Visit: Pope Leo begins an 11-day trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on Friday, his first Latin America visit as pontiff. The journey comes as Catholic affiliation declines across the region. Trade: Latin American and Caribbean exports rose 19.5% in the first half of 2026, outpacing global trade growth, the IDB said. Demand for AI equipment and higher commodity prices helped drive the gains. Business: eToro agreed to buy Argentine fintech LB Finanzas, making Argentina its regional hub. Bayer also plans 17 new biological crop-protection products in Latin America by 2030, including eight for Brazil. Brazil Politics: Lula’s reported fourth-term election victory stands out in a region where incumbents have faced headwinds; Brazil-Argentina trade is expected to hold despite his rift with Javier Milei.
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