AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoColombia Earthquake Aftermath: The death toll from Monday’s 7.4 quake rose to 273 dead with 3,824 injured and 379 missing as the search enters a grim phase and families in Cali and Pereira wait in camps. Emergency Response & Aid: Colombia’s ICT ministry ordered telecoms to prioritize free emergency communications, while authorities faced criticism over early delays and limits on some foreign rescue teams. Disaster Preparedness: A Colombian disaster chief vowed to keep searching until the missing are found, even as the “72-hour” survival window closes. Venezuela Energy Opening: Venezuela resumed gas licensing for foreign firms after the quake halt, including BP, XRG and Qatar’s UCC, tied to the Loran field. Brazil-US Trade Tension: Brazil began formal steps to seek reciprocal measures against new U.S. tariffs, escalating a diplomatic spat. Brazil Social Media Safety: Brazil’s data protection authority ordered Discord to suspend livestreaming after a 13-year-old’s death linked to alleged self-harm incitement. Art Crime: Police recovered stolen Matisse illustrations worth about $200,000 in São Paulo. Caribbean Culture Spotlight: Antigua is pitching itself as a new creative hub, blending luxury resorts with local arts and music.
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