AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth Innovation: Colombian doctor Maria Artunduaga unveiled “Samay,” a low-cost (about US$30) wearable device aimed at detecting respiratory crises up to 15 days earlier than current diagnosis, targeting gaps in continuous lung monitoring in Bogotá. Antidrug Policy & Agriculture: Colombia will restart limited aerial spraying of coca crops for the first time since 2015, using glufosinate-ammonium instead of glyphosate, after court conditions—reigniting debate over safety and effectiveness. Environment & Industry Impact: A study finds fiddler crabs in Colombia’s Gulf of Urabá are swallowing microplastics and breaking them into smaller particles, worsening cleanup challenges and spreading contamination through the food web. Trade & Security Cooperation: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio left open the possibility of expanded U.S. military bases in Colombia, alongside deeper intelligence, training, equipment and joint operations under the “Shield of the Americas.” Finance & Payments: Nu accelerates U.S. expansion via a Lead Bank partnership, while MoneyGram launches a Visa card in Colombia that spends USDC stablecoins—signals of faster digital payments adoption.
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