AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBrazil’s Runoff: Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula are in a statistical tie ahead of the October 25 vote. Lula’s campaign is touting a Senate-approved cut in the workweek from 44 to 40 hours. Amazon Protection: Brazil says deforestation fell to its lowest level since 1988, even as fires and a proposed new oil auction fuel concern over the forest’s future. Public Services: Thousands protested in Argentina against university funding cuts; clashes and arrests followed, while Milei won a congressional vote. In Colombia, the UN warned a new decree could widen police powers to break up protests. Caribbean Cooperation: The US announced $66.5 million in security assistance, while CARICOM called for practical commitments on resilient energy and Haiti. Conservation: Armenia and Colombia launched a 17-country alliance to support species recovery ahead of the UN biodiversity summit.
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