AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S.-Backed Anti-Cartel Push: The U.S. redeployed MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador as it expands operations against Latin American trafficking groups, signaling a shift toward more land-focused strikes. Venezuela Rights Watch: The UN Human Rights Council extended for two years the mission investigating serious crimes in Venezuela; Cuba abstained while the Venezuelan government again rejected the mechanism. Regional Diplomacy: Venezuela’s parliament authorized new ambassador appointments to Belgium and Portugal, while Uruguay changed its Cuba medical-mission payments so Cuban ophthalmologists receive stipends directly. Caribbean Cybersecurity: Belize and Colombia teamed with Caribbean partners to train agencies to prevent, investigate, and respond to cybercrime across borders. Central America/Caribbean Governance: El Salvador’s TSE declared 2026–2031 Parlacen credentials legally invalid, and Belize’s CCJ dismissed a land-rights legal challenge by a Maya indigenous group. Environment & Rights: Philippines lawmakers urged stronger protection for land and environmental defenders after Global Witness documented 12 killings in 2025. Gold Reserves: Central banks at LBMA said they’re still adding gold, citing diversification and geopolitical risk.
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