AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVenezuela Power Sector: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez appointed Juan Crisóstomo Fernández as the new head of state utility CORPOELEC, as the government renews calls to conserve electricity amid “Super Niño” climate risks. Climate & Energy Resilience: Minister Yván Gil said Venezuela is preparing for droughts and water stress in some regions and heavy rains in others, with an energy savings push tied to prevention planning. U.S.-Colombia Security Package: The U.S. State Department pledged $1 billion for Colombia’s new right-wing administration under Abelardo de la Espriella, framing it around an “all-out war” on drug cartels and linking security to broader economic partnership. Venezuela Sanctions Pressure: The U.S. increased pressure on businessman Harry Sargent by freezing assets tied to Venezuelan oil projects, with a license to exit the business. BRICS Trade & Shipping Risk: BRICS trade ministers met in Jaipur, with UAE officials urging the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as attacks disrupt shipping and trade. Long-Duration Storage Watch: A spotlight on vanadium flow batteries highlighted growing interest from energy-hungry data centers, with production tied to major players including Brazil.
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