AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVenezuela-US Energy Deal: Venezuela’s National Assembly backed the Trump administration oil pact, clearing the way for U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s visit; the plan gives North American Blue Energy Partners a 100-year lease over 17 fields, with the Pentagon’s investment arm taking a 35% stake and Washington securing purchase rights. Cuba Tourism Shock: Cuba’s tourism fell 62% from January to July after intensified U.S. pressure, including an energy embargo and sanctions that pushed major hotel chains to suspend contracts. Venezuela Earthquake Recovery: Caracas’ Simón Bolívar airport partially resumed commercial flights nearly 10 weeks after the June earthquakes, aiming for 25% of pre-quake operations first. Brazil Fintech Credit Watch: Mercado Pago said it’s comfortable expanding credit cards despite rising household debt concerns in Brazil, citing stable underwriting and portfolio health. Colombia Pharma Approval: Knight Therapeutics won Colombia regulatory approval for TAVALISSE for chronic immune thrombocytopenia, expanding access across Latin America. Regional Business Moves: Cemento Panam (Grupo Estrella) bought Cementos Fortaleza’s El Salvador plant to boost Central America capacity; Vinci Compass closed its acquisition of Navi’s real estate platform in Brazil. Tech & Payments: Kast launched a stablecoin-powered business platform with accounts, cards and transfers across 170+ countries, offering up to 8% APY.
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