AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRenewables Push: Colombia awarded 725 MW of new solar in the second day of its Clean Energy Procurement Auction, with 15-year long-term supply contracts starting in 2030, while the ministry says the awards across both days total 3% of regulated demand. Industrial Safety Spotlight: Cemex received Inter-American Development Bank recognition for road safety practices in motorcycle programs across Peru and Colombia, citing a 54% reduction in accidents involving Cemex over six years. Public Health vs Courts: A major investigation says ultra-processed food companies filed 235 lawsuits across Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, the US and the UK (2010-2025) to overturn or delay health rules like labels, marketing limits and taxes. Construction Watch: Colombia’s housing market keeps sliding in 1H 2026, with home sales down 9.9% and housing starts down 19.6%, deepening the sector’s slowdown. Energy & Economy: The peso’s slide continues, with analysts warning the dollar could break below 3,000 COP. Gambling Growth: Colombia’s gambling industry now tops 2% of GDP, driven by online betting and the 2026 World Cup.
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