AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup Consumer Watch: New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA’s ticketing practices, including “variable pricing” and stadium seat remapping that fans say left them with worse deals. Sports Betting Boom: Analysts expect World Cup betting revenue to top $50B, with more interest in player props and custom “bet builder” options. Latin America Trade & Logistics: Paraguay and Brazil are in the final stretch of the Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor, aiming to cut export transit times to Asia by 10–15 days. Insurance & Risk Coverage: Mapfre is expanding its Global Risks unit, pushing more growth in Europe and the U.S., including cyber and parametric insurance. Agriculture & Climate Risk: IICA warns a potential Super El Niño plus fertilizer stress could hit rural incomes and food security across Latin America and the Caribbean. Travel Retail Spotlight: London Supply Group highlighted sustainability and gender-lens investing at GLI Forum Latam in Lima. Consumer Safety/Health: CBP launched a campaign to stop the spread of the New World screw-worm fly near the U.S.-Mexico border.
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