AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVenezuela Earthquake Response: Rescue teams kept searching across Venezuela after twin quakes, with the death toll reported at 1,450 and thousands still missing, as overwhelmed services and damaged neighborhoods slow access. Disaster Preparedness in the Caribbean: The UWI Seismic Research Centre urged residents to stay calm but report tremors via its “Did You Feel It?” tool, saying citizen reports help produce shake maps used for building codes and planning. AI & Digital Governance: Canada pushed for safer, more equitable AI adoption at the UN, arguing emerging countries need a voice in governance. Caribbean Fintech Labor Concerns: A union warned that fintech firms are moving into Caribbean banking with lighter obligations than traditional banks, raising issues of fair competition and worker displacement. Sports Tech & Sponsorship: IVSM signed a MoU with EDGE to sponsor jiu-jitsu tournaments across Latin America, aiming to expand the sport’s global reach. Energy & Marine Risks: A new analysis warns offshore oil and gas expansion overlaps with protected marine areas, putting coral reefs, mangroves, and whale routes at risk. Latin America Market Signals: Prosus reported a sharp earnings jump driven by an AI-powered “ecosystem” strategy, while OLX Group highlighted AI as its operating system for classifieds growth.
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