AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPeru Tragedy: A small tourist plane crashed into farmland near Nazca, killing all 13 aboard, including 11 foreign tourists (Italians, Germans and Spaniards) plus the pilot and co-pilot; the crew reported an emergency shortly after takeoff from Pisco and radio contact was lost, and investigators are now probing the cause. Chile Storm Fallout: A violent storm hit central and southern Chile, triggering flooding, evacuations and wind gusts over 100 km/h; at least two people died and hundreds were injured or left with damage. Argentina–South Korea Minerals: Argentina and South Korea announced a critical minerals partnership aimed at boosting investment and joint projects across the lithium supply chain, with Seoul also pushing energy cooperation. Venezuela Talks: Government and opposition agreed to start political transition talks in person next week in Caracas, with an agenda focused on quake assistance and political rights. Caribbean Travel Pressure: Airline seat capacity to the Caribbean fell 4.2% year-on-year in July, with analysts citing disruptions ranging from storms and airport constraints to route cuts. Renewables Funding: IRENA invited Central America and Caribbean developers to submit renewable energy projects for potential financing via its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator.
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