AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPeace Process: About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents laid down weapons in Putumayo under President Gustavo Petro’s “total peace” push, marking a rare early breakthrough ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff. World Cup Spotlight: Luis Díaz powered Colombia’s 3-1 Group K win over Uzbekistan, scoring and setting up goals in a return to the tournament after missing 2022; the match also featured a serious pitchside cameraman incident. Legal & Politics: Colombia’s attorney general opened an investigation into former President Álvaro Uribe over alleged paramilitary crimes and massacres, as the runoff campaign heats up amid concerns about disinformation and electoral conduct. Economy & Business: Colombia fell five spots to 59th in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, while April economic growth held up but agriculture lagged. Climate & Food Security: UN talks in Bonn focused on turning climate targets into on-the-ground action, while FAO and WFP launched a $202m appeal to protect 8.8m people from El Niño impacts.
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