AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUN Secretary-General Race: The UN Security Council’s first informal straw poll has kicked off the process to replace António Guterres, with UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan emerging as the early frontrunner while Chile’s Michelle Bachelet and Senegal’s Macky Sall trail in the first round. Chile–China Trade Pressure: Chile’s government met China’s ambassador as Washington confirmed a 12.5% forced-labour tariff on Chilean imports, with Santiago signaling it will push for exemptions. Copper Supply & Demand: Chile is weighing how to keep China as a key buyer while diversifying exports as data-center-driven demand grows and supply risks rise amid storms and mine disruptions. Korea–Chile Economic Links: South Korea’s President Lee is pushing deeper cooperation with Chile on trade and critical minerals, including plans to reactivate the FTA committee and expand lithium/copper supply-chain ties. Regional Minerals Push: Argentina and South Korea agreed to deepen critical-minerals cooperation, and Argentina approved a major copper project under RIGI, underscoring how the region is competing to lock in investment. Football Update: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha won an ANFP rule change to display his nickname on his jersey, though his Colo-Colo arrival remains uncertain due to visa and “personal matters.” Health/Science (Chile-relevant): A study reports the first direct molecular proof of smallpox in early Spanish-era Inca remains found in northern Chile.
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