AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoColombia-Iran Pivot: Colombia’s new US-backed government has formally severed ties with Iran and designated the IRGC a terrorist group, signaling a broader foreign-policy shift that also points to renewed security and trade cooperation. Cross-border Crime Crackdown: Colombian police arrested the wife and daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader “Fito” (José Adolfo Macías Villamar) in Santander in an FBI-backed operation tied to money laundering. Investment Boost: President Abelardo de la Espriella says PepsiCo will invest $1B in Colombia over five years, aiming to expand production and support farmers and local shopkeepers. Culture & Books: Sharjah named first Arab Guest of Honour at FILBo 2027, bringing Emirati and Arab culture to Colombia’s major literary fair. Sports & Culture: Shakira will livestream her Oct. 3 Madrid show; BTS swept MTV VMAs; and Colombia’s Inaki Williams retirement drew disappointment from Ghana’s football chief. Global Watch: EU announced €710m in aid for displaced people and crisis relief, while OAS states urged full renewal of Haiti’s gang suppression force mandate.
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