AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Cuba Pressure Escalates: The U.S. Supreme Court dealt cruise operators a setback tied to Cuba port confiscations under the Helms-Burton Act, just as Washington moves to intensify pressure on Havana, including charges against Raul Castro—while Cuba’s government calls the claims a pretext for aggression. Bolivia Crisis Boils Over: In La Paz, riot police clashed again with anti-government protesters demanding President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation amid fuel shortages, dollar scarcity, and worsening inflation. India Energy Diplomacy: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Kolkata to repair ties and push energy cooperation, with Venezuela now emerging as a major crude supplier to India. Argentina-India Trade Boost: Argentina’s ambassador highlighted deepening economic links with India during National Day celebrations, pointing to agriculture and edible oils. Energy Markets Context: The week’s backdrop remains the Strait of Hormuz risk and tariff-driven cost pressure, keeping oil and policy headlines tightly linked across the region.
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