AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCARICOM Cuba Humanitarian Push: CARICOM leaders say their humanitarian aid package for Cuba has finally cleared sanctions-related banking hurdles after four failed attempts, with Barbados PM Mia Mottley stressing the crisis can’t be ignored. Regional Mediation Offer: The same CARICOM summit in Saint Lucia saw leaders offer to act as a bridge between Washington and Havana, as Cuba faces severe shortages and long blackouts tied to intensified U.S. pressure. Corentyne Bridge Row (Suriname vs. Guyana): Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons and foreign ministry insist Guyana was told as early as February and again in high-level meetings (including May 15), while Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali says he’s awaiting official correspondence before responding. Diplomatic Back-and-Forth: Guyana’s foreign minister Hugh Todd rejects Suriname’s timeline, arguing no official notice was given and that the bridge has always been a joint project—setting up more official exchanges. Defense Cooperation in the Americas: Peru’s Defense Ministers’ forum advanced regional cooperation plans under the Cusco Declaration, focusing on shared security threats and disaster risk. Suriname’s Energy Outlook: Petronas reports new offshore hydrocarbon discoveries off Suriname, potentially boosting long-term investment expectations for the Guyana-Suriname basin.
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