AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoColombia–Israel Reset: Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella moved quickly to restore ties with Israel, calling President Isaac Herzog and signaling a faster diplomatic pivot than Washington’s own Israel policy mood suggests. Energy & Security Pact: De la Espriella also discussed a strategic alliance with Guyana focused on regional security, energy cooperation, and expanding the gas sector—aimed at supporting Colombia’s next administration’s push to restart exploration and production. Mining Output Pressure: Reports say Colombia’s Cerro Matoso ferronickel mine is being forced to cut output due to gas restrictions, highlighting how energy constraints can ripple into industrial production. Agribusiness & Jobs: Ghana’s “Red Gold” palm oil plan is being pitched as a large-scale plantation plus processing factory model to create jobs and value-add locally, with palm oil framed as a major global commodity. Biodiversity Discovery: Colombian researchers identified a previously unknown orchid, Lepanthes leonmoralesii, in cloud forests of Norte de Santander and Santander—another reminder of the country’s high-value natural assets. Tech & Startups: KPMG opened applications for its Global Tech Innovator 2026 competition, seeking Saudi-registered tech firms ready to scale internationally.
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