AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Safety Crackdown: Colombia deployed troops to Santa Marta after gang rampage, with videos showing gunmen firing at businesses and burning vehicles following the killing of a leader tied to the ACSN network. Regional Security Bloc: At the UN General Assembly, the US-led “Shield of the Americas” pushed a plan to sanction 24 “narco-terrorist” groups, with Colombia among the signatories backing asset freezes and visa restrictions. Health System Emergency: President Abelardo de la Espriella announced an emergency plan to “unlock care” amid soaring complaints and delays in medications and appointments, targeting patients stuck in the system. Diplomacy & Travel: Azerbaijan and Colombia signed a mutual visa-exemption agreement for holders of ordinary passports, with the deal framed as boosting tourism, education, and cultural ties. International Courts: Colombia withdrew its ICJ intervention in South Africa’s Gaza genocide case against Israel, saying the move doesn’t affect the case’s proceedings. Culture & Education: Bogota hosted an international “Fourth Cinema” conference focused on community, Indigenous, and marginal filmmaking practices. Tech & Money Transfers: Thunes expanded J.P. Morgan Payments cross-border remittances across 100+ corridors, aiming for faster payouts to bank accounts and mobile wallets.
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