AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCuba Sanctions & Energy Crisis: The U.S. hit Cuba again, targeting Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis and Abapet, the firm that imports power-grid parts—moves analysts say could worsen blackouts and deepen shortages. Haiti Deportations & Election Pressure: More than 100 people were deported to Haiti as gang violence keeps Port-au-Prince unsafe; meanwhile Haiti’s foreign minister urged the UN to renew a police-support force ahead of a December election. El Niño Watch: The WMO says El Niño is “supersized,” with near-total odds it will persist through February, raising flood, drought, and extreme-heat risks across the Americas and beyond. Nicaragua Power Grab: Nicaragua’s assembly approved constitutional changes barring opposition figures from elections, drawing condemnation at home and abroad. Panama Corrections & Infrastructure: Panama awarded a $181.1M contract for a controversial Divisa prison complex, while IDAAN warned of irregular water supply in parts of Panama City tied to bridge-related line work. Venezuela Oil Deal Backlash: U.S. energy chief Chris Wright rejected claims Washington is “stealing” Venezuelan oil, as opposition leaders denounced the latest access agreement. El Salvador Finance: IMF staff-level talks cleared the way for about $140M more under El Salvador’s program, with Bitcoin policy adjustments included.
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