AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegional Connectivity: Five Eastern Caribbean islands and territories have joined a new internet exchange, creating a regional hub linked by submarine cables. Regional Cooperation: The Dominican Republic has taken the ECLAC presidency as the commission meets in Santiago de los Caballeros on integration, economic policy and digital development. Economic Outlook: The World Bank forecasts 2.2% growth for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026, but the picture varies sharply: Guyana is set for a major oil-fueled boom while Trinidad and Tobago’s economy is projected to shrink. Security: The United States has moved surveillance drones to Colombia and Ecuador for counter-narcotics operations; separately, a U.S. strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean killed four people. Climate and Food: A potentially record-strength El Niño is raising risks of drought, floods and food insecurity in Central America, where farmers have already lost crops. Brazil Politics: Brazil’s presidential election is headed to a runoff after an unexpected first-round result, with coverage pointing to a rightward shift.
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