AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSudan War, Colombia Link: AP reports children as young as 8 were conscripted by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and that some say they were trained by Colombian mercenaries, with accounts describing kids shackled to weapons and forced to fire on warplanes. Violence in Cali: Colombian authorities say they captured five suspects tied to the murder of 21-year-old, eight-months pregnant María Camila Potosí, a case that shocked the country after her baby was found missing. Housing Crunch: Colombia’s construction slowdown deepened in the first half of 2026, with home sales down 9.9% and housing starts down 19.6%, as uncertainty and financing pressures keep projects stalled. Diplomacy Overhaul: Coverage says President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella plans to close embassies and cut ties with Cuba and Nicaragua, reshaping Colombia’s foreign policy map. Faith in Public Life: Organizers say Colombia’s Great March for Jesus on Aug. 2 aims to draw about 6 million people across 400+ cities, framed as ecumenical and peace-oriented. Business Leadership: Mauricio Leyva is set to become the first Colombian CEO of 7-Eleven North America, starting Aug. 1.
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