AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy and Water: El Salvador announced a $2.9 billion investment agreement with Cox Group for energy and water projects, including solar storage and upgrades to drinking-water and sanitation systems. Drought: El Niño is squeezing cattle farmers, with the ranchers’ association saying about 60% of the sector faces severe drought; feed costs have surged and some owners are selling weakened animals. Bitcoin and IMF: El Salvador’s continued reported Bitcoin purchases are drawing scrutiny under its $1.4 billion IMF program, which required the government to stop buying Bitcoin with public funds. Security Spending: The proposed 2027 budget allocates $314.5 million to Defense, down $20 million from this year; officials say $40 million is being shifted from security to education. Regional Ties: Paraguay’s president invited Nayib Bukele for an official visit after meeting Vice President Félix Ulloa, while Bukele and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed port security, technology and regional cooperation. Trade: El Salvador’s first Trade Expo brought together 76 local businesses and 46 international buyers to pursue export deals.
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