AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAmazon Deforestation Watch: MapBiomas says Brazil lost 985,000 hectares of native vegetation in 2025, the lowest since 2019, with Amazon clearing down 23.5%—a win for Lula’s anti-deforestation push ahead of October elections. Tech, Finance & Policy: Central banks and major commercial banks are expanding testing of the BIS-led Agora project for faster cross-border payments using “tokenised” reserves and deposits, signaling a race to reshape global money flows. World Cup, Brazil in focus: Neymar insists his bruised calf won’t derail his World Cup return, though Brazil’s medical staff is cautious and warm-up availability is uncertain. Security & Integrity: Brazil police intercepted 200,000 fake Panini World Cup stickers, while authorities warn of WhatsApp phishing schemes targeting collectors. Bolivia-Lula diplomacy: Brazil plans an airlift of food to La Paz to ease shortages from protests and roadblocks, urging dialogue and respect for democratic institutions. Campaign politics: Flávio Bolsonaro met Trump at the White House as his presidential bid faces mounting scrutiny.
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