AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Brazil Trade Clash: The U.S. will start a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports on July 22, citing unfair trade practices, while Brazil’s Lula says the move lacks justification. Latin America Fintech: Tether is investing $20M in Argentina’s neobank Ualá as part of a $197M funding round, signaling continued bets on regulated financial infrastructure. Aviation & Tourism: IATA data shows the U.S. had the slowest passenger growth among major markets in 2025, while premium travel rose 4.5% globally and Latin America led premium growth (+22.1%). Food Delivery Deal: Uber agreed to buy Delivery Hero for $14.8B, combining brands across 99 countries including Latin America’s PedidosYa. Caribbean Finance: Moody’s downgraded St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Caa1, warning of liquidity stress and rising debt. Sports Politics: Argentina’s Falklands banner after beating England sparked calls for FIFA to ban players from the final. Regional Business: A Latin American trade ministerial panel kicked off in Auckland with delegates from Chile, Uruguay, Panama and Costa Rica.
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