AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSyphilis Surge: Chile and much of Latin America are seeing rising syphilis and other STI rates, with PAHO saying over 40% of the world’s syphilis cases are in the Americas and Chile’s syphilis rate has climbed sharply since 2016. Extreme Weather Watch: Chile braces for heavy, persistent rainfall from Tuesday to Thursday, with central-southern regions like Valparaíso and Biobío facing the highest risk of flooding, landslides and disruptions. Church Legal Regularization: The Chilean government launched an inter-ministerial effort to regularize the legal status of churches on state and private land, aiming to resolve long-running cases for evangelical communities. Aviation Liberalization: Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay will sign an agreement to create a single South American aviation market, gradually expanding airline operating freedoms. Fruit Packaging Upgrade: Copefrut and Sinclair will roll out compostable labels for apples, plums and kiwifruit starting Q3 2026 to cut single-use plastic. Global Grape Convention: Chile will host the Global Grape Convention 2026 in Santiago as table grape producers push for demand growth amid climate and retail shifts. El Niño Risks: UBS warns a strong El Niño could delay rate cuts and lift inflation pressures across Latin America by disrupting food, power and infrastructure.
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