AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHumanitarian Diplomacy: Brazil is sending 48 tons of powdered milk to Cuba as the US embargo tightens, with shipments via Brazilian Air Force flights coordinated by Itamaraty. Trade & Tariffs: Lula’s team is bracing for possible new US tariffs on Brazilian products after multiple USTR meetings, while Washington’s broader trade posture keeps uncertainty high. Regional Security: Lula sharply condemned Trump’s proposed 20% Hormuz shipping fee as “piracy,” amid renewed US-Iran strikes and rising oil-price pressure. Domestic Rights Agenda: Brazil marked the 36th anniversary of the ECA child-protection statute, celebrating gains but highlighting persistent gaps in guaranteeing rights. Energy & Industry: Bunge will supply 300,000 tonnes of certified soybean oil annually to Acelen’s Bahia biorefinery for SAF/HVO starting in 2029. Tech & Payments: US criticism of Brazil’s PIX system is feeding tariff threats, as PIX keeps expanding its share of transactions. Environment: Amazon deforestation hit its lowest level in a decade, with enforcement credited for the turnaround.
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