AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVenezuela Earthquake Response: Twin quakes that struck Venezuela this week have killed at least 920 people, with more than 50,000 reported missing and hundreds still trapped as rescue teams race to reach survivors; Reuters and AP describe shortages of heavy equipment and limited state presence, pushing residents to dig by hand while foreign crews and aid begin to arrive. Colombia Security U-Turn: Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, backed by Trump, told cartels and guerrillas to surrender within one month, signaling a sharp break from the outgoing socialist approach as UN data points to record coca cultivation. Migration and Diplomacy: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows asylum crackdowns at the Mexico border, while a UN appointment of a career diplomat to UNHCR is framed as part of the broader fight over Trump-era migration policy. Caribbean Tech Push: Future Caribbean announced a global “agentic AI buildathon” aimed at strengthening the region’s economy and links to global markets. Industry and Safety: The cosmetics sector in the Philippines backed efforts to eliminate mercury-added skin lightening products, citing consumer safety and regulation.
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