AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S.-Mexico Security Clash: The U.S. suspended all government activities in Michoacán and halted avocado export inspections after a “threat to American interests,” raising fears of disruption to Mexico’s top avocado supply chain. CJNG Crackdown: Washington escalated its campaign against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel with $102M in rewards, new sanctions, and visa restrictions aimed at dismantling the network beyond top leaders. Cartel Violence Hits Social Media: Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead during a TikTok livestream in Culiacán; authorities say investigators are looking at his online posts and possible cartel links. Food Safety Shock: The FDA expanded its Cyclospora outbreak probe to 15 states, reporting 6,358 confirmed cases and warning the numbers may keep rising even after recalls. Trade & Tariffs: The U.S. imposed antidumping duties on Canadian and Mexican van trailer imports, while the U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly in June but stayed high, including record gaps with Mexico. Mexico Governance & Services: Around 400 Mexican consulate employees in the U.S. face losing A-2 visas, putting consular services for passports and IDs at risk. Energy & Investment: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners reached financial close on a major solar-plus-storage project in Campeche, targeting grid reliability.
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