AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLuxury Push in Peru: Marriott is swapping brands in Lima—JW Marriott Miraflores becomes The Ritz-Carlton, while Westin Lima will convert into the first JW Marriott in San Isidro—both due to reopen in 2028, signaling a deeper luxury race for the city. US–Venezuela Tensions: Trump reignited the “51st state” idea by posting a map labeling Venezuela that way; acting leader Delcy Rodriguez rejected it fast, stressing sovereignty as the dispute escalates. Tourism Ambition in Paraguay: Paraguay says it hit 3.6 million visitors in 2025 and wants 10 million a year by 2037, betting on megaprojects and foreign capital. Caribbean Policy Clash: Trinidad and Tobago says it has no protocol for public statements on “small” oil spills, after criticism tied to a May incident. Public Health Watch: A cruise-linked hantavirus scare is driving fresh attention on preparedness and how the virus spreads, even as experts stress pandemic risk remains low. Legal Showdown in Essequibo: Guyana and Venezuela wrapped final ICJ arguments; the court is now deliberating after hearings over the 1899 award.
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