AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMercosur Fault Lines: Argentina’s President Javier Milei skipped the 68th Mercosur summit in Paraguay, a snub that underlines deep fractures as the bloc tries to advance trade deals with Japan and Europe while its biggest economies clash over rules. Venezuela Industrial Safety: A PDVSA rig explosion in Apure (Colven 02) injured at least 17 workers, including two with severe burns; the state oil firm is also trying to restart operations hit by last week’s earthquakes. Energy Storage in LatAm: CIP’s 220MW/1,100MWh Arena battery storage plant reached commercial operation in Chile, capturing excess solar generation to cut curtailment and supply peak demand. Colombia Security & Mining: Colombia’s Armed Forces destroyed 81 illegal mining operations in Chocó, including Brazilian dredges and pumps, seizing mercury and equipment tied to Clan del Golfo. AI for Trade SMEs: CIPE and CCIT were named runner-up Small Business Champions for an AI-enabled program helping MSMEs in Colombia, Chile and Peru navigate international markets. Humanitarian Aftershocks: A 4.6 quake aftershock hit Venezuela’s La Guaira as rescue efforts continue and the death toll tops 1,700.
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