AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBrazil Election Watch: Brazil heads to a razor-thin presidential vote as Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro trade last-minute attacks, with both skipping a final TV debate and the race projected to run to a runoff. US–Brazil Political Pressure: A fresh wave of claims and counterclaims centers on alleged U.S. interference and far-right funding ahead of the vote, keeping Washington’s role in Latin America’s politics in the spotlight. Media & Democracy: A new report argues democracy’s “bedrock” is eroding, with declines in credible elections, effective parliament, and press freedoms—an issue that lands hard in the region’s election season. Hurricane Rachel: Hurricane Rachel strengthens off Mexico’s Pacific coast, prompting warnings of heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risk across multiple western states. Energy & LNG Deals: Petrobras signs a 22-year LNG deal with Cheniere, locking in long-term supply and reshaping South America’s gas procurement. Marcom/HR Tech: Workable launches native WhatsApp integration for recruiters, aiming to keep candidate conversations inside the hiring workflow—especially in Latin America where WhatsApp dominates. Bolivia Legal Crisis: Bolivia’s attorney general, Roger Mariaca, is reported “kidnapped” by security forces amid an investigation tied to U.S. sanctions and alleged drug trafficking.
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