AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUruguay Macro Watch: The Banco Central del Uruguay says inflation is set to overshoot its 4.5% target, with fuel costs and drought-linked pressures driving the jump; policymakers plan to keep the benchmark rate steady at 5.75% while they monitor whether the spike fades over the next 24 months. Fashion & Sports Business: Uruguayan designer Gabriela Hearst has been selected to create the uniforms for Team Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, spotlighting how luxury brands are tying brand-building to national football identity. Energy Policy Ripple: The IEA reports that 113 countries (plus the EU) have taken steps to blunt higher energy costs linked to the Iran war, including widespread energy tax cuts and consumer support measures. Food Supply Chains: Amazon’s Brazil “Amazon Now” quick-delivery is expanding after fresh food boosted demand, with the product range reportedly rising 15% in the market. Regional Trade: Japan is negotiating an EPA with Mercosur that could lower tariffs on beef and chicken—big news for Uruguay’s Mercosur-linked exporters. Human Trafficking Crackdown: A coordinated “Operation Global Chain” across 59 countries led to 2,070 victims identified and 1,024 suspects arrested, with enforcement focused on transport hubs and border crossings.
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