AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMexico Manufacturing: Nestlé pledged another $1 billion for Mexican factories from 2028 to 2030, bringing its six-year investment plan to $2 billion and deepening local supply chains. Brazil Workweek: Congress approved a 40-hour week with two days off and no salary cuts, a major shift for workers long on a six-day schedule. Colombia Youth Jobs: One in five young Colombians is not in education, employment or training, underscoring a persistent barrier to entering the workforce. Venezuela Energy Hiring: A projected oil investment surge is prompting global service firms to step up hiring, even as workers press for better wages and labor protections. Skills & Jobs: Enpal is training Colombian electricians for jobs in Germany, while a separate analysis finds AI is reducing hiring demand in some exposed roles by nearly 10% as new skill pathways emerge. Paraguay Manufacturing: Maquila exports topped $1.14 billion in 2026 as the sector expanded.
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