AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEconomic Pulse: Colombia’s economy is estimated to have grown about 2.7% in Q2 2026 (NowCast Bancolombia), keeping activity below potential and placing H1 growth at ~2.4%. Energy & Offshore Gas: Petrobras and Ecopetrol confirmed a new deepwater natural gas discovery at Sandía-1 in the Guajira basin, adding to the Caribbean gas push that could strengthen Colombia’s medium- and long-term energy security. Infrastructure & Corruption Probe: Colombian prosecutors are investigating claims of cash demands tied to the Bogotá metro after a report and video allegedly show payments linked to invoice approvals; the consortium denies wrongdoing. Cybersecurity: INC ransomware is described as a dominant threat actor exploiting SonicWall Secure Mobile Access SMA 1000 flaws, with hundreds of victims reported and new listings accelerating in early August. Trade & Industry: India extended anti-dumping duties on multiple products (including chemicals and iron/steel items) and imposed a new duty on low-ash metallurgical coke, signaling continued pressure on import flows. Korea–Colombia Ties: South Korea will send special envoys to Colombia’s presidential inauguration to reinforce cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and education.
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