AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Security: El Salvador is pushing deeper anti-cartel coordination through the Americas Coalition Against Cartels (A3C) in Panama, with Justice Minister Gustavo Villatoro and Defense Minister René Francis Merino Monroy stressing intelligence sharing and joint action. U.S.-Backed Anti-Drug Push: Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, asked the U.S. for military help against drug trafficking and “narco-terrorism,” while Colombia also joined Washington’s “Shield of the Americas” coalition—aligning security policy with El Salvador’s tougher model. Earthquake Politics in Colombia: After a 7.4 quake, Colombia’s government faced early criticism for delaying acceptance of foreign specialized rescue teams; Israel and India later sent aid and rescue support as the search window narrowed and missing people counts stayed high. El Salvador Governance & Tech: The government unveiled SIMACC, an AI-enabled environmental monitoring and climate system, aiming to speed up land-use assessments and improve water and wastewater management. Tax & Enforcement: El Salvador reported the highest tax burden in Central America in 2025 (22.1% of GDP), driven by enforcement against evasion and broader base efforts like electronic invoicing. Healthcare Investment: President Nayib Bukele met Mexican chain 50 Doctors as it plans to expand into El Salvador with new infrastructure and specialized services.
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