AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate and Water: Farmers near Bogotá are clearing invasive, highly flammable gorse as a powerful El Niño threatens wildfires. The plant is spreading into páramo ecosystems that supply much of Colombia’s water. Security: An airstrike against FARC dissidents near the Venezuelan border killed four and captured six, following a drone attack that killed three soldiers. Reports say Colombia is facing a drone attack roughly every 20 hours. Economy: Colombia is reportedly discussing a $15 billion IMF loan as October inflation reached 6.3% year over year, driven in part by restaurant and hotel prices. Disaster Recovery: Three months after a major earthquake, thousands are still waiting for aid, and reconstruction has yet to begin in some affected areas. Drug Trafficking: Two Russian men arrested in Colombia face U.S. extradition orders in a cocaine-trafficking case; prosecutors allege the network had links to FARC dissidents. Political Scrutiny: The Supreme Court is investigating former president Gustavo Petro over alleged sex-for-contracts dealings; Petro denies related allegations.
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