AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade: Colombia’s UAE trade deal cleared its first Senate committee debate. If approved, it would give 85% of Colombian products immediate duty-free access and phase out tariffs on another 13% over five years, opening opportunities for agro-industry and exporters. Agriculture: Banana growers are seeking better pay as extreme weather cuts production. Exports from Colombia’s Caribbean region fell 32% to $122 million from July to September; beef exports edged up in September, while pork exports weakened. Energy: Oil and gas output fell in September as Colombia pursues a revived gas pipeline with Venezuela to ease shortages. A separate $450 million plan aims to improve power reliability. Manufacturing: Tecnoglass posted record third-quarter revenue, but a stronger peso and aluminum tariffs squeezed margins. Transport: Qatar Airways launched twice-weekly service linking Bogotá and Caracas with Doha, adding a new route to Gulf markets.
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