AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBrazil–Argentina Diplomatic Rift: Argentina says it won’t retaliate after Brazil downgraded ties to chargé d’affaires, following Javier Milei’s renewed insults of President Lula. U.S.–Brazil Visa Row: Lula condemned the U.S. revocation of Brazil’s ambassador visa, saying it’s “irresponsible,” as Brasília also denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials tied to election-related discussions. Central Bank & Industry: Brazil’s Central Bank cut the Selic rate for a fourth straight meeting, but industry groups warn rates are still too high to spur manufacturing investment. Digital Payments: A Brazilian pilot lets Chinese users pay in Brazil via UnionPay app at Pix-enabled merchants, while India’s UPI debate echoes wider pressure on payment policy autonomy. Public Security Funding: Brazil and the IDB agreed up to $978 million to expand cooperation against organized crime, including homicide investigations and prison security. El Niño Food Threat: The UN warns El Niño could drive acute hunger for tens of millions as harvests and food systems get hit.
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