AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPeru and Public Health: Pope Leo XIV drew about 500,000 people to a mass in Chiclayo as he continued his South American tour. The crowds come amid a sharp rise in measles across the Americas: 57,666 cases and 81 deaths were reported in 17 countries and territories through October. Guyana Mining Violence: Police confirmed an armed confrontation in Kariako involving the forcible removal of an excavator and an injured worker. The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association is calling for arrests and an investigation. Bolivia–Türkiye Ties: Presidents Rodrigo Paz and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed expanding cooperation, including in defence and mining, as Türkiye seeks a bigger role in Latin America. Trade and Technology: Brazil’s Lula is pursuing closer trade ties with the Philippines and stronger links with ASEAN; separately, AWS has opened its first Chilean cloud region as part of a reported US$4 billion investment. Caribbean Climate: Leaders at COP31 pressed for stronger climate action and financing, while St Kitts and Nevis launched a national strategy on loss and damage.
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