AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoParaguay’s Bank Crisis: President Santiago Peña was impeached and replaced by Pedro Alliana as fallout from Ueno Bank’s collapse. Authorities are seeking help abroad to trace missing funds; more than 93% of eligible depositors have received advance payments. Mexico’s Cartel Crackdown: Authorities captured a senior Jalisco cartel figure and 19 gunmen after a shootout, with DEA intelligence reportedly aiding the operation. Argentina’s Papal Visit: Pope Leo drew an estimated 2.5 million people to a Buenos Aires Mass and urged President Javier Milei’s government to protect vulnerable people, defend workers’ dignity and uphold democracy. Colombia’s Economy: Annual inflation edged up to 6.30% in October, while the government is reportedly seeking a $15 billion IMF deal. Brazil’s Business Strain: Court-supervised restructuring cases hit a record 8,478 companies in the third quarter, amid high borrowing costs and mounting financial pressure. Peru’s Climate and Indigenous Rights: Authorities warned of potentially record rainfall as El Niño threatens the country; plans to reconsider protections for the uncontacted Mashco Piro have also raised fears of Amazon logging. Regional Trade: China upgraded its trade agreement with Peru, underscoring Beijing’s expanding economic ties in a region Washington is seeking to draw closer.
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