AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGlobal Risks Insurance Expansion: Mapfre is shifting more underwriting firepower for complex “large risks” from Madrid, targeting growth in Europe and the U.S., with added focus on cyber insurance and parametric coverage. Colombia Election & Security: With Colombia’s presidential vote set for May 31 and a possible runoff June 21, analysts flag a polarized country facing a deteriorating security picture; meanwhile, reports cite deadly clashes between FARC dissident factions in the Amazon ahead of the election. White Hydrogen Framework: Colombia’s Mines and Energy ministry released a draft resolution to create the country’s first white hydrogen evaluation and permitting rules, including area assignments, technical standards, and environmental safeguards. Mining Pollution Cleanup Research: SINCHI researchers in Colombia’s Amazon report two mercury-tolerant bacterial strains that could help inform safer approaches to mercury pollution from mining waste. Healthcare Manufacturing Investment: Supermax’s associate plans a US$50m medical glove facility in Brazil’s Paraná, aiming to expand into Mercosur markets including Colombia. Tech & Investment Spotlight: A report ranks Medellín as the top Latin American destination for tech business development, citing strong startup concentration and recent investment inflows. Organized Crime & Cross-Border Threats: A Reuters report links Colombia’s election period to renewed violence tied to armed groups and trafficking routes.
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