AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Diplomacy: Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly Anand told the UN General Assembly the “global order” is shifting, pushing Ottawa toward “strategic autonomy” and issue-based coalitions, while reaffirming support for Ukraine and NATO. UN Reform & Multipolarity: Russia’s Lavrov used UNGA to advance an “Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity,” convening an expert group and Minsk talks. Cuba Under Pressure: China’s vice president urged Gulf states to respect sovereignty and called for an end to the US blockade on Cuba, amid reports of US pressure on Havana. Brazil Election & Security: In Rio, crime is the top election concern as candidates clash over tougher anti-gang tactics; residents are also building local responses beyond police firefights. Caribbean Economy & Trade: Trinidad and Tobago economists back a regional payments push (CAPSS) to speed cross-border trade in local currencies, but warn deeper production and FX constraints must be tackled. Tourism Recovery: Jamaica says Hurricane Melissa recovery is nearing completion, with 70% of affected hotel rooms back and more returning in early 2027. Cuba Tourism Collapse: Cuba reported a 64% drop in international arrivals in Jan–Aug 2026, with August arrivals down sharply. World Tourism Day: El Salvador marked World Tourism Day with a focus on AI and digital identity reshaping travel, while stressing people must stay at the center.
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