AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPeru Election & Small Business Security: Peru’s presidential runoff is tightening as insecurity hits daily operations, with bus-company extortion and attacks reported across Lima—voters cite crime as a top concern, and exit polls show Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez neck-and-neck. World Cup Demand for Local SMEs: Houston-area restaurants, bars, hotels, retailers and entertainment venues are gearing up for World Cup crowds starting June 14, expecting weeks of visitor traffic and a rare sales boost for small operators. Caribbean Payments Friction: A Havana resident says many Mipyme shops in Playa won’t accept bank transfers, forcing customers to carry cash—an access problem that’s sparking complaints across neighborhoods. SME Finance via Embedded Lending: Yango Ventures backs Dubai fintech Comfi AI in a pre-Series A, aiming to plug working-capital gaps for SMEs in MENA with embedded financing tied to invoices and procurement. Inclusion as a Hiring Strategy: A Canadian campaign urges employers to create at least one opportunity for people with disabilities or underrepresented groups during 2026, framing inclusive hiring as smart talent strategy. Caribbean Housing Funding Debate: Jamaica’s Senate debates continued drawdowns from the National Housing Trust, with a senator warning withdrawals shouldn’t become permanent. Local Business Growth via Diversity: A Chilean-founded cleaning service in the U.S. credits diverse hiring and multilingual teams for scaling into a larger East Coast operation.
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