AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVenezuela Energy Deal: The U.S. is moving to seize effective control of about one-fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves under a new arrangement, with the Pentagon’s investment arm set to take a 35% stake and Washington securing purchase rights at production cost—sparking backlash over “fine print” and constitutional concerns. Publishing & Books: Costa Rica’s Nidia Moreno turns a centuries-spanning family search into a children’s illustrated adventure, The Magic Trunk of Andrés Borbón, with an English edition coming soon. Brazil Indie Games: Potato Kid and Acclaim released a free Steam demo for Talaka, a roguelite built around Candomblé/Umbanda themes where cultural erasure becomes the enemy. Brazil Fintech Credit Watch: Mercado Pago says it’s comfortable expanding credit cards in Brazil despite rising household debt concerns, citing stable underwriting and portfolio health. Caribbean/Travel: Royal Caribbean is running a limited advisor promotion for free Caribbean cruises, while Mexico’s Tulum gets another privacy-focused luxury home feature. Arts & Awards: A Vancouver Book Award shortlist spotlights Ladysmith’s Ruby Smith Diaz and UVic grad Garth Mullins.
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