AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Crisis in Cuba: Cuba’s national grid collapsed again, triggering another nationwide blackout after three similar outages in July, with the state utility offering little detail as fuel shortages deepen and residents face more daily disruptions. Mexico Cartels & Fuel Smuggling: Mexico’s “huachicol fiscal” fuel-smuggling probe links contraband gasoline to cartels and corruption, following major seizures and the arrest of former Baja California governor Ernesto Ruffo Appel amid political backlash. Argentina Politics & Elections: President Javier Milei says he has chosen a 2027 running mate but won’t name them yet, while renewing calls to abolish costly primaries amid a public rupture with Vice President Victoria Villarruel. US Visa Policy Impact: The US made a refundable visa bond program permanent, with Nigeria and 49 other countries potentially required to post up to $20,000 for certain visas, aiming to reduce overstays. Public Security Debate in the Region: A new LATAM-focused analysis warns that militarizing public security can backfire—raising violence and rights abuses—while pointing to stronger civilian institutions as alternatives. HIV Funding Pressure: UNAIDS-linked reporting says new HIV infections hit 1.2 million globally in 2025 as donor funding fell sharply, putting progress toward targets at risk.
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