AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPower & Energy: Colombia suspended commercial electricity exports to Ecuador as El Niño, low water inflows and rising demand heighten shortage risks. The government is also reviving plans for fracking pilot projects in Puerto Wilches, reopening a debate over gas security, water use and environmental impacts. Growth Outlook: The World Bank forecasts 2.3% growth for Colombia in 2026, ahead of Brazil and Mexico, though high interest rates and fiscal constraints remain a drag. Environmental Crime: An Interpol operation led to 233 arrests across the region. A Colombia-linked investigation identified 11 foreign companies suspected of involvement in clearing more than 52,000 hectares of protected Amazon forest and uncovered links to 161 additional companies. Agriculture & Trade: Colombia’s avocado industry is pushing to raise productivity as planted area grows, and Philippine approval for Colombian beef and pork opens a new export market.
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