AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLabor & Energy: Colombia’s biggest oil labor union USO has started a 24-hour strike at Ecopetrol production fields and refineries, citing 25 days of stalled talks on a new collective agreement and demanding wage and labor-rights gains. Politics & Markets: Far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s first presidential round and will face leftist Iván Cepeda in a June 21 runoff; Trump publicly endorsed de la Espriella, while Cepeda says his team found no fraud irregularities so far. U.S.-Colombia Ties: Trump nominated Kentucky businessman Nate Morris as U.S. ambassador to Colombia, pending Senate confirmation. Mobility Regulation: Bogotá is moving toward clearer rules for electric “VELMPUs” (light personal electric vehicles), aiming to manage the growing e-moto presence on bike lanes. Fintech: Nubank named Rob Livingston as CFO, signaling leadership changes as it pushes further into the U.S. Business Climate: Oxford Economics ranked Bogotá fifth in Latin America in its Global Cities Index, highlighting human capital and governance strengths. Tourism Outlook: WTTC forecasts Central & South America Travel & Tourism GDP growth of 4.1% in 2026, outpacing the global average. Sports & Consumer Demand: FIFA World Cup 2026 squad and viewing-party coverage continues, with Miami’s host committee publishing a monthlong events calendar.
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