AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDe-dollarisation Push: Uruguay’s investors are shifting more savings into peso money market funds and government bonds, with peso assets in money-market products rising fast as firms compete and the Central Bank backs the move. Logistics Expansion: DHL Global Forwarding is buying Uruguay-based freight forwarder Aero Cargas, turning a long-time partner into a direct operation to better serve Montevideo’s role as an Atlantic gateway for Mercosur trade. Energy—Offshore Oil: Eni has formally entered Uruguay’s OFF-5 offshore block as operator (50% with MIWEN/50%), aiming to accelerate hydrocarbon appraisal; it also signals broader Eni-YFP/ANCAP cooperation. Green Hydrogen Tensions: Uruguay and Argentina are trying to cool disputes around HIF Global’s green hydrogen and synthetic fuels plant in Paysandú after Argentine legal steps and public denials over relocation and impacts. EU Trade Pressure on Food: The EU is suspending Brazilian meat and other animal product imports over antibiotic compliance guarantees, a move that could ripple through Mercosur supply chains that include Uruguay. Industry Events & Trade Links: ASUTIL named Germán Barcala as conference manager, while DHL’s broader LATAM strategy highlights growing demand for resilient freight corridors.
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