AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Military Shift to the Americas: The Trump administration notified Congress it will divert $52M in military aid from Europe and the Middle East to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, citing “narcoterrorism” and securing the Panama Canal. Environmental Activists Under Fire: Global Witness reports at least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed in 2025, with Latin America the deadliest region (85% of cases); Colombia led with 39, followed by Brazil with 26. Crime Goes Drone-First: A new report says armed-drone use is surging across Latin America, with gangs increasingly using drones across borders as governments struggle to respond. Colombia Coca Spraying Returns: Colombia plans to resume aerial spraying of cocaine crops despite health concerns. BRICS After New Delhi: The expanded BRICS bloc issued a joint declaration at its New Delhi summit, but tensions remain over how India can strengthen the group without letting it narrow its strategic options. Colombia Logistics Boost: DHL Supply Chain is buying Colombia’s Open Market to expand healthcare-focused, temperature-controlled logistics. Venezuela Recovery Strain: After the 2026 earthquakes, Venezuela’s seismic monitoring capacity remains crippled, including a missing GPS sensor.
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