AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoDiplomatic Shift: Colombia opened an embassy in Jerusalem, reversing former President Gustavo Petro’s break with Israel. President Abelardo de la Espriella’s move deepens ties with Israel and marks a sharp change in foreign policy. Brazil’s Runoff: The Senate approved a constitutional amendment cutting the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours without reducing pay. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to sign it before the Oct. 25 runoff. Crime Policy: Costa Rica inaugurated a 5,100-person high-security prison modeled on El Salvador’s Bukele-era approach, as regional governments embrace tougher crackdowns amid concerns over civil liberties. Household Costs: The IMF expects Antigua and Barbuda’s growth to slow to 2.4% this year as inflation rises to 3.6%. Residents also protested rising utility bills and service disruptions. Money-Laundering Case: Colombian businessman Álvaro Pulido appeared in a Miami court over US charges alleging that proceeds from a Venezuelan government food-and-medicine contract scheme moved through bank accounts in Antigua and other jurisdictions.
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