AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClean Aviation Finance: Syzygy Plasmonics and the IFC (World Bank Group) signed a framework deal to build a pipeline of sustainable aviation fuel projects across Latin America, with Uruguay’s NovaSAF-1 planned as the first commercial-scale deployment using renewable electricity plus biogas. Public Health & Vector Control: Cayman Islands marked World Mosquito Day by highlighting how the Mosquito Research and Control Unit helped modernize mosquito control and reduce disease risk. Earthquake Monitoring: Granada, Spain, is bracing for more mild tremors after 4.6–5 quakes earlier this month, with experts urging calm and noting building codes should limit major damage. Cybersecurity: Check Point reported ransomware nearly doubling in July and rising GenAI-related data leakage risk, with Latin America among the hardest-hit regions. Digital Finance for LATAM: Interactive Brokers expanded Latin America funding via Paysafe’s SafetyPay, letting clients deposit in local currencies and access global markets. Education Recovery in Colombia: Shakira visited earthquake-hit Chocó and pledged $1.25M to rebuild 10 schools and support a technological university, backed by partners including FIFA’s education fund and CAF. Tech in Sports: Flashscore rolled out an AI football presenter (AILA) across Latin America and Europe, using a synthetic multilingual host for match coverage. Energy Strategy: A new IGU analysis argues Latin America’s natural gas could drive energy security and development if policymakers unlock the resource.
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