AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBRICS Push: Xi Jinping used the New Delhi summit to pitch “Greater BRICS” as a practical Global South platform, unveiling plans like a BRICS AI open-source zone, a special economic zone partnership, and a service-trade forum. US-Latin America Security: Marco Rubio wrapped a South America swing by pushing Peru into Trump’s “Shield of the Americas,” a military-focused bloc aimed at cartels and, critics say, US influence. Crime & Tech: Mexico seized a suspected cartel crypto-mining operation in Puebla, grabbing 300 GPUs and tapping into a wider pattern of organized crime using cheap electricity for mining. Regional Reparations: Barbados will host a CARICOM reparations conference this week to advance implementation of the bloc’s reparatory justice plan after a UN resolution. Caribbean Governance: Sint Maarten’s parliament disclosed travel spending for MPs without itemized costs, drawing scrutiny as meetings and legislation fell. Tourism & Climate: Panama reported strong cruise growth in early 2026, while NASA/NOAA flights are set to boost tropical atmosphere research.
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