AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCommodities & Climate: Cocoa prices keep climbing for a sixth straight month as El Niño risks and West Africa weather concerns lift expectations, while broader ag markets also rise on geopolitical grain worries. Macroeconomy: Colombia’s inflation ticked up in August to 6.24% year-on-year, with recreation, food and communications driving the monthly increase. Energy Deals: Eni is expanding in Uruguay with a 50% stake in offshore OFF-5 and a planned push in adjacent OFF-6, while separate reporting highlights Venezuela’s oil sector drawing fresh international interest. El Niño Watch: ECMWF warns the 2026/27 El Niño could exceed 3°C in the central Pacific—an unusually intense “Super El Niño” scenario. Caribbean Governance & Tech: St. Vincent and the Grenadines and CARTAC are pushing “digital by design” for public finance, and Jamaica is rolling out modernization for justice and corrections. Regional Diplomacy: Barbados PM Mia Mottley calls for stronger Africa–Caribbean people-to-people links as CARICOM marks Africa Day. Public Safety: A major Amazon cargo-jet landing accident in Miami left “utter devastation,” with multiple deaths and injuries reported. Culture: Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day Parade kicks off amid debate over NYC’s shortened schedule.
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