AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Cup tourism push: Mexico’s Nuevo León is courting South Korean fans with a “Come home to Monterrey” campaign, leaning on deep ties from LG and Kia’s local footprint to turn matches into family travel and spending. Local business spotlight: In the U.S., Binghamton, New York, won a $25,000 state grant for three free downtown World Cup watch parties—explicitly to drive foot traffic for small businesses. SME growth via events: Jamaica’s Tourism Product Development Company launched Licensing Expo 2026 in Port Antonio, aiming to make it easier for tourism operators to get permits by consolidating agencies in one place. Capital markets pressure: Globant and Gossamer Bio both face new U.S. securities class-action filings tied to alleged disclosure issues, adding noise for investors watching Latin America-linked tech and biotech. Ongoing finance move: PesoRama announced a C$16M convertible debenture offering to retire senior debt, signaling continued funding reshuffles in Mexico’s dollar-store retail push.
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