AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S.-Venezuela Security: President Donald Trump says a U.S. airstrike killed Tren de Aragua leader Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores (“Niño Guerrero”), with Venezuela confirming a joint operation in Bolívar state and describing intelligence-sharing and “specialized technological support.” The killing is framed as a warning to “narco-terrorists” across the hemisphere, as the gang is also reported active in Colombia, Peru, and Chile. Mining & Critical Minerals: A new wave of mid-tier mining M&A is accelerating in 2026 as majors seek faster, de-risked copper and other critical-mineral assets amid permitting delays and security-of-supply priorities. Chile Public Health: A Lancet study links Chile’s 2016 food labeling and advertising law to measurable reductions in childhood overweight and obesity risk after national rollout, including effects seen after just six months. Peru Politics: Keiko Fujimori has won Peru’s presidency in a razor-thin race, edging Roberto Sánchez by only a few hundred votes with most ballots counted, as her campaign emphasizes law-and-order and tougher action against organized crime. Regional Connectivity: Paraguay authorized new Paranair routes connecting Asunción directly with northern Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia, aiming to cut travel times and bypass Buenos Aires.
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