AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoColombia: Thousands rallied against President Abelardo de la Espriella, testing the opposition’s ability to mobilize. The government said most protests were peaceful, though clashes and police interventions were reported after a decree tightened protest rules. Brazil: The Senate approved a 40-hour workweek, a major win for Lula ahead of the presidential runoff. Mexico: President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring digital platforms to better protect minors from harmful content, including through age checks and parental controls. Venezuela: The government and opposition began a third round of talks on a political transition, as the U.S. lifted sanctions on National Assembly head Jorge Rodríguez. Public Security: Costa Rica opened a 5,100-inmate mega-prison modeled on El Salvador’s Bukele-era facilities, intensifying debate over the region’s hard-line crime policies. Regional Environment: Brazil is investigating the fires sweeping the Amazon as suspected criminal acts; scientists warn El Niño and climate change are worsening fire risks. Argentina–UK Dispute: Argentina asked an international tribunal to halt British-backed oil exploration near the Falklands, escalating a long-running sovereignty dispute.
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