AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVenezuela–US Legal Clash: Venezuela deported Colombian businessman Alex Saab to the United States for a second time, saying he’s tied to “various crimes” under US investigations—closing another chapter in a long-running Maduro-era case that began with his 2020 arrest and later US extradition. Colombia Election Oversight: Colombia’s National Electoral Council accredited more than 1,180 national and international auditors and observers to monitor the May 31 presidential vote, as political leaders trade fresh claims about election integrity and technical audits. Security Pressure in the Run-Up: Two campaign staffers for right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella were killed in Meta, underscoring how armed violence and threats are shaping the final stretch toward the ballot. Regional Power Watch: SIPRI data shows South America’s military spending rising—Brazil remains the top spender, while Uruguay’s budget jumped sharply. Global Spotlight: FIFA confirmed Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the World Cup final halftime show in New Jersey.
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