AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation & Travel (LATAM): JetBlue adds daily nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Barranquilla service, expanding Colombia connectivity beyond Medellín and Cartagena, with Cali slated to launch later in October. Air Routes (LATAM): Southwest announces new nonstop summer 2027 routes from Austin to Nassau, Punta Cana, and Liberia—boosting direct access to the Caribbean and Central America. Consumer & Food Safety: The U.S. food “cyclospora” scare keeps spreading: reports say the FDA closed its lettuce parasite probe and linked the outbreak to Taylor Farms Mexico, while recalls and menu pullbacks have turned food safety into a political issue. Retail & Payments (Cross-border): Mexican trade officials warn identity thieves are targeting customs payments in cross-border freight by impersonating importers and brokers—especially when urgent requests pressure staff to move money fast. Tech & Finance (LATAM-facing): Revolut’s $115B valuation highlights its push to become a global bank, including expansion plans into markets like Mexico. Tourism Partnerships: Greece and Brazil agree to deepen tourism cooperation, focusing on institutional ties and better air connectivity. Food & Lifestyle: Costa Coffee returns to profit in the UK after revamps, adding iced drinks and matcha while leaning on decaf demand.
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