AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoColombia Earthquake Aftermath: President Abelardo de la Espriella urged Trump to temporarily suspend US tariffs on Colombian goods to ease pressure on businesses still recovering after the Aug. 10 7.4 quake, as the broader tariff hike continues despite some commodity exemptions. Human Impact: A groom-to-be was found dead in Pereira rubble days before his wedding, while families and volunteers keep organizing relief drives as death tolls climb and survivors remain missing. Venezuela–Caribbean Energy: Trinidad and Tobago’s PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar hailed Delcy Rodríguez’s announcement of renewed Venezuela gas licensing for the Loran-Manatee cross-border project, targeting up to 7Tcf for LNG and petrochemical processing. Brazil–US Diplomatic Friction: Lula said he’ll only approve the next US ambassador-designate after Brazil’s October election, citing US interference concerns amid visa and campaign tensions. BRICS Payments Push: BRICS discussed linking instant payments and central bank digital currencies to cut cross-border transaction costs, with India driving the agenda. Sports & Media Angle: Atletico Madrid confirmed Cristian Romero from Tottenham through 2031, while PSG signed Spain World Cup hero Ferran Torres from Barcelona.
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