AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoColombia Leadership & Security: Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president in Cali under tight security, with 11,000 security forces mobilized and no reported violence—while the ceremony highlighted support for small business and entrepreneurs. SMB Payments Boost: Brazil’s Pix integration is paying off for international merchants, with EBANX internal data showing revenue gains up to 37% and more customers within six months after adding Pix. Local Business Under Pressure: A Peruvian soccer club, Deportivo Municipal, turned its jersey into a crowdfunding ad grid—1,000 sponsor spots priced at $60 each—aiming to fund the club while giving small retailers a new sales channel. Fintech for Inclusion: A new look at Colombia’s fintech boom argues the country still has a credit and insurance gap for microenterprises and SMEs, and that policy shifts under new leadership could help close it. Caribbean Remittances Slow: IDB data says remittances to the Caribbean grew 5.9% in Q1 2026, but the pace cooled versus 2025, adding pressure to household and small business cash flow. Competition & Antitrust Debate: In the BVI, a radio host alleges RiteWay’s parent and other large firms are “cannibalising” local markets by squeezing mom-and-pop shops—fueling calls for stronger competition rules.
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