AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade and Investment: Latin American and Caribbean goods exports rose 19.5% in the first half of 2026, the IDB reports, with oil-led growth concentrated in Guyana and Suriname. The bank says the surge creates an opportunity to attract more foreign investment. Offshore Oil: TotalEnergies has secured two drilling rigs in a $753 million deal as Suriname prepares for a major offshore expansion. Cross-Border Transport: Guyana’s MB Sandaka is covering the Corentyne ferry route while Canawaima is in dry dock; Suriname’s Canawaima operator has also been fined following workers’ complaints about pay and conditions. Export Standards: Suriname’s agricultural exporters warn that weak pesticide oversight risks rejected produce and damage to the country’s export reputation. New Partnerships: Suriname and Azerbaijan discussed expanding trade and investment ties, including cooperation in energy, mining, agriculture and technology.
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