AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS-Colombia Security & Trade: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Colombia’s new president in Barranquilla, saying Colombia has “never” requested U.S. troops against cartels—only help and training—while also pushing deeper cooperation on narcoterrorism and commerce. Nuclear & Critical Minerals Pacts: The two countries signed arrangements to strengthen civil nuclear cooperation and build more resilient critical-minerals supply chains, including financing and permitting support. Middle East Spillover: As the U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, Iran retaliated with missile strikes on a U.S.-linked base in Jordan; oil prices inched toward $100 amid renewed shipping and Strait of Hormuz risks. Bogotá Culture: K-pop group Stray Kids kicked off its “Straycity” Latin America festival tour in Bogotá before stops in Buenos Aires and Mexico City. Gun Policy in Colombia: President Abelardo de la Espriella lifted the general suspension on civilian firearm-carry permits, restoring use of valid authorizations. Education Snapshot: PISA 2025 showed Latin America slipping, with Colombia among the region’s higher performers but all assessed countries below OECD averages.
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