AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBrazil Election Runoff: Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff on Oct. 25 after neither won a majority in the first round, setting up a high-stakes jobs-and-policy moment for Latin America’s biggest economy. Caribbean Tourism Jobs: The Dominican Republic’s new Port Samaná opens Nov. 24, with MSC Opera and a projected 10,000 passengers in late 2026, aiming to create about 1,000 direct and 3,000+ indirect jobs. Telecom M&A in Brazil: Alares completed its BRL 189 million acquisition of Oquei Group, adding roughly 350 employees and expanding its footprint across 30 cities in São Paulo. Energy Partnerships in Venezuela: Baker Hughes signed agreements with PDVSA and partners to revive Venezuela’s natural gas infrastructure and support future oil and gas development. Workforce & Training Model: US homeworking travel firm Fora Travel launches in the UK, saying it will recruit thousands of agents across North America and Latin America while keeping training and standards central. Housing Pressure Survey (Canada): New research finds 56% of Canadian non-homeowners expect they’ll never own a home, with affordability driving major trade-offs.
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