AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFloods and Climate: El Niño downpours are flooding parts of South America, forcing residents to flee and leaving cattle swimming. Papal Update: Pope Leo was discharged after lung cancer surgery; the Vatican says preparations continue for his November visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. UN Leadership: Senegal’s Macky Sall withdrew from the secretary-general race, saying test votes pointed to a Latin American or Caribbean candidate, possibly a woman. Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan and Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett remain contenders. Economic Outlook: The IMF forecasts just 0.2% growth for Trinidad and Tobago in 2026, while projecting 22.3% growth for Guyana. Argentina remains the Fund’s largest debtor, owing $56.8 billion. Amazon: Brazil says deforestation has fallen to its lowest level since 1988. Regional Security: Reports say hundreds of US troops are being sent to Latin America as Washington expands its anti-drug campaign; US boat strikes in the Caribbean have killed at least 238 people. Caribbean Energy: Regional leaders are pressing for greater energy independence and more investment in renewables. Culture: Trinidad and Tobago bid farewell to calypso legend Mighty Sparrow, with the government announcing that Port of Spain’s Grand Stand will be renamed in his honour.
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