AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOPEC Shockwave: The UAE has formally left OPEC and OPEC+ after nearly 60 years, framing it as protection for national revenue as global demand shifts—though markets barely moved due to ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions and wider US-Iran uncertainty. Oil Tax Pressure: With crude back above US$100/bbl, windfall tax debates are resurfacing across Brazil, parts of the EU, the US, and Australia, with analysts warning fiscal design can chill upstream investment. Tech for Growth in LatAm: VendeX launches its second edition on July 2, 2026, targeting startups and SMEs stuck under a US$6M revenue ceiling with a “do it in your pipeline” approach. Earthquake Mystery Solved: New research explains why Ecuador-adjacent Pacific “clockwork” quakes repeat so reliably—hidden underwater “brakes” limit rupture growth. Ecuador Tech & Health: Ecuador is also moving ahead on vaccine cold-chain logistics via PAHO, while a study finds Black children face higher odds of severe post-COVID complications.
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