AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S.-Peru Security Push: Peru will join the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” coalition, with President Keiko Fujimori saying it will speed intelligence-sharing and cross-border action against drug cartels as Secretary of State Marco Rubio wraps a South America tour. Foreign Terror Designations: The Trump administration added Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang to its foreign terrorist list, citing attacks on civilians, law enforcement and journalists. Argentina Defense Deal: The U.S. approved a $140M sale of four Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina to bolster border security, counter transnational crime, and disaster response. Caribbean Anti-Drug Operations: SOUTHCOM reported a strike in the Caribbean on a go-fast vessel tied to alleged refuelling linked to Los Choneros, killing three. Panama Canal Disruptions: CARICOM’s private sector warns Panama Canal restrictions could expose $8–$10B in Caribbean imports to higher costs and thinner inventories through 2027. Brazil Crime Debate: Brazil’s presidential candidates are converging on tougher crime proposals—longer sentences, more prisons, and lower criminal responsibility—amid concerns current rules are too lenient. Colombia Earthquake Recovery: One month after a major quake in Pereira, displaced families still struggle with rent and slow aid delivery.
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