AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElection Momentum: Colombia’s right-wing presidential hopeful Abelardo De La Espriella surged in the final week of campaigning, nearly tying in the latest AtlasIntel poll ahead of the May 31 vote—Cepeda 38.7% vs De La Espriella 37.3%, with a projected runoff split of 50% to 41.3%. Indigenous Violence in Cauca: A military deployment moved into Cauca to curb clashes between Nasa and Misak communities over ancestral territory; the death toll rose to 7 with 100+ injured. World Cup Health Rules: DR Congo’s World Cup preparations took another hit as Ebola concerns trigger strict isolation requirements for the team before entry to the U.S., while officials say FIFA is monitoring closely. Banana Pressure: Ecuador’s banana surplus is pushing prices down, but the Ecuador–Colombia trade dispute is redirecting fruit and adding extra strain to the market. Energy Crunch: Colombia’s natural gas shortage is deepening as global supply tightens, with LNG imports facing uncertainty.
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