AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUruguay Economy: BBVA Research says Uruguay’s “positive discrimination” (stable institutions and political maturity) hasn’t translated into strong growth, forecasting GDP at 1.3% in 2026 and warning the real bottleneck is low investment and productivity. Beef & Prices: RaboResearch forecasts global beef production down 2.5% in Q1 2026 and -2.2% for the year, with tighter supplies lifting prices; Uruguay is cited among markets seeing price gains. Renewables Deal: Ardian, via a purchase from Atlas Renewable Energy, has entered Uruguay’s solar market by acquiring two solar power plants. Mercosur Trade: Switzerland’s parliament debates the EFTA–Mercosur free trade deal; the Swiss House rejected it in a first vote, with farmers and the EU deforestation rules at the center. World Cup (Local Angle): Uruguay opened Group H with a 1-1 draw vs Saudi Arabia, with Maxi Araujo scoring late to rescue a point in Miami.
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