AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMiddle East Oil Shock: Oil jumped more than 3% as U.S.-Iran strikes hit tankers and shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent above $100 for the first time since July; Trump said prices likely won’t ease until after U.S. midterms. Brazil Fuel Relief: Lula signed measures to cut fuel taxes and subsidize diesel ahead of the election, aiming to blunt voter pain as global prices rise. Venezuela Energy & Minerals Push: The U.S. is looking beyond oil to expand involvement in Venezuela’s gold and critical minerals, with discussions on possible steps and company interest—while the broader U.S.-Venezuela oil arrangement keeps drawing scrutiny. U.S.-Colombia Security Pivot: Marco Rubio’s Latin America tour spotlights renewed ties with Colombia, including security and investment cooperation. Ecuador Security Crackdown: The U.S. designated Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang a terrorist group, linking it to narcotics trafficking and attacks on civilians and media. Mexico Power Theft Case: Mexico seized 300 crypto mining rigs tied to electricity theft from a hydroelectric dam, underscoring the energy strain from illicit demand. Offshore & Project Pipeline: ABS certified a standardized FPSO design for deepwater markets in South America and West Africa, signaling continued offshore development momentum.
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