AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMexico: Hurricane Trudy strengthened to Category 1 off the Pacific coast and could become a major hurricane, bringing heavy rain to western states this weekend. Venezuela: Nicolás Maduro is due in a New York court to face new US charges alleging he conspired to torture political opponents; he denies the allegations. Brazil: Congress approved a 40-hour workweek with two days off and no pay cut, a major win for Lula ahead of the Oct. 25 runoff. The vote comes as environmentalists warn a victory by Flávio Bolsonaro could threaten Amazon protections. Colombia: The government opened an embassy in Jerusalem, drawing condemnation from several countries over the city’s disputed status. Argentina: Residents near Vaca Muerta’s fracking wells report serious illnesses, including cancers and pregnancy losses. Doctors have raised pollution as a possible cause, but studies have not established a direct link.
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