AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoColombia Election: Tough-on-crime outsider Abelardo de la Espriella edged leftist senator Iván Cepeda in Sunday’s first round, setting up a June runoff after neither hit 50%, with both sides trading claims of vote manipulation as authorities counted nearly all ballots. Caribbean Politics & Security: A new push for U.S. scrutiny of South Africa’s Phala Phala cash scandal echoes wider regional demands for cross-border enforcement, while Caribbean leaders keep pressing for stronger cooperation and policy follow-through. Cuba Under Pressure: Cubans describe worsening daily life under intensified U.S. measures, with shortages forcing people into dangerous workarounds like charcoal cooking. Caribbean Tourism: Caribbean Week in New York opens with tourism ministers and marketing leaders focused on resilience, air connectivity, and brand strategy. Sports: Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Jamaica 3-0 to retain the Unity Cup and then head to Poland for a friendly; Colombia’s political drama now mirrors a high-stakes national showdown. Business/Industry: Everbridge opens a Munich office to expand European resilience and emergency response services.
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