AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoColombia–U.S. Security Pivot: Hours after conservative Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in in Cali, the U.S. pledged a $1bn security package, signaling tighter ties as he vows an “all-out war” on drug cartels and armed groups. Hardline Governance: De la Espriella broke tradition by taking office outside Bogotá and promised austerity, mega-prisons, and an end to peace talks—while Petro rejected the result and called for protests. Regional Business Watch: The inauguration drew leaders including Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa, underscoring how Colombia’s security shift could reshape cross-border trade, logistics, and risk for Ecuador-linked supply chains. FIFA Turmoil With South America in the Mix: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino visited Cali for the ceremony, gaining support from CONMEBOL figures even as UEFA and Norway’s federation renewed calls for his resignation over FIFA’s shelved private investment plan.
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