AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSME Access to Energy in Cuba: A new online propane marketplace in Cuba is selling 10-kilogram cylinders for $24 in dollars, using the same “balitas” system customers recognize from ration distribution—highlighting how delays and blackouts are pushing households toward parallel, cash-based supply. Local Business Enablement in Mexico: Yucatán tourism operators are urging authorities to resolve the temporary closure of Chichén Itzá, warning that cancellations are hitting small tour businesses and hotel bookings ahead of the 2026 World Cup. City Policy for Micro-Entrepreneurs (US): Long Beach has legalized Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs), letting renters run home food businesses—an economic lifeline for cost-burdened renters. Investment Climate Watch (Argentina): OECD-based data shows Argentina received the lowest regional FDI in 2025 (US$3.134B), underscoring ongoing challenges for long-term capital and productive investment. Financing for Small Firms (Caribbean): St. Vincent and the Grenadines announced emergency measures to cut customs charges and taxes on diesel for electricity and LPG, aiming to ease pressure on households and small businesses facing higher fuel and shipping costs. Payments & Merchant Growth (Latin America): Alipay+ expands mobile payments across Latin America, while Miracle Pay and Bitso partner to support merchant onboarding and settlement.
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