AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoBrazil Election & Security: Lula’s campaign moves fast with a new ban on online betting, while the Brazilian Army runs “Cyber Guardian” drills ahead of the Oct. 4 vote amid fears of foreign interference. Trade & Markets: Brazil enacts the Mercosur–EFTA free trade deal, setting it to take effect Oct. 1, 2026. Venezuela Elections: Sources say promised elections could slip a year or more as courts and the electoral authority face major overhauls. US–Mexico Labor: The U.S. triggers a USMCA labor review over alleged union-busting at Yokohama Tire in Mexico. Colombia–Iran Rift: Colombia severs ties with Iran, and Iran fires back, calling the accusations baseless. Caribbean & Sports: GT20 Canada heads to the Caribbean for 2026 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Environment: Dead baby whales wash up on Argentina’s coast; officials probe a likely bacterial cause. Displacement in Mexico: New stats show violence forced more than half a million households to flee in five years.
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