AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoColombia’s landmark law on genital mutilation: Colombia’s Senate approved a bill banning female genital mutilation and setting a national policy to prevent and eradicate it, with President Gustavo Petro expected to sign it into force. The measure follows reported cases (204 from 2020-2025), many involving Indigenous girls, and aims to address underreporting. Labor market ripple in Colombia: A new report says Colombia’s labor reform is already affecting hiring of SENA apprentices, as companies adjust to changes in apprenticeship contracts. Politics and U.S. tensions: Colombia’s election drama continues as reports say the U.S. blocked New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani from meeting outgoing President Gustavo Petro, amid visa and political dispute claims. World Cup in Colombia’s orbit: With Portugal in Group K alongside Colombia, warm-up results keep attention on the tournament; Ronaldo’s squad is preparing for the opener, while Colombia’s World Cup-linked travel and fan activity ramps up. Global displacement update: UNHCR reports 117.8 million people worldwide are forcibly displaced, with displacement pressures rising in the Middle East.
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