AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPeru’s Political Turn: Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president after a runoff win by fewer than 50,000 votes, extending Latin America’s rightward shift as she vows tougher crime policy and faster growth. Regional Trade Watch: Brazil and South Korea set up a working group to unblock Mercosur–Korea talks, aiming to reduce trade uncertainty and support investment ties. Banking & Markets Deal: State Street agreed to buy the Santander CACEIS Latam securities services JV, a move that deepens its LatAm footprint across Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. Payments & Fintech: EBANX and Pagaleve are combining Pix with BNPL to expand installment access to 60 million consumers in Brazil. Healthcare Policy: PAHO says the Americas have more HIV prevention tools than ever, but access gaps remain, calling for wider PrEP, rapid testing and self-testing. Corporate Earnings: NOV reported Q2 2026 results with $2.13B revenue and higher adjusted EBITDA; Mondelēz posted Q2 growth with strength in Latin America. Energy & Mining: Nexa released first-half drilling highlights at Vazante and El Porvenir, reinforcing its zinc-focused pipeline.
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