AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Business Pulse: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across the US, Canada and Mexico, with Colombia’s fans set to watch Group E action including Ecuador vs. Ivory Coast and later Colombia in Group K—while the tournament is already reshaping local spending, from bars and watch parties to real estate demand. Crypto & Payments: FIFA named Kraken as its first-ever crypto exchange supporter, signaling deeper mainstream adoption as stablecoin use keeps growing in Latin America; Rain reports about $1.5T transacted via stablecoins from 2022-2025, with major fee reductions for users. Energy & Trade Signals: US EIA data shows Iraq jumped to 6th among crude suppliers to the US, while Colombia remains a key source at about 154,000 bpd. Innovation Spotlight: Medellín’s REDBIO 2025 is credited with boosting momentum for biotech and bioeconomy projects into 2026, reinforcing Colombia’s role as a regional innovation hub. Regional Politics Watch: Leaked “Honduras Gate” audios tied to a possible disinformation network continue to stir controversy across Latin America, including claims involving Colombia’s Petro.
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