AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGig Work Protections: The ILO adopted the first global treaty for decent work in the platform economy, setting binding standards for gig workers on pay, safety, social security, and how platforms manage work. Forced-Labour Imports: Canada tabled a bill to keep forced-labour products out by publishing higher-risk regions and requiring importers to prove goods weren’t made with slavery, responding to U.S. tariff threats. Rural Debt Relief Push (Brazil): Brazil’s agribusiness caucus is pressing to fast-track a rural debt renegotiation bill, aiming to restore farmers’ access to financing ahead of the 2026/27 crop plan. Bolivia Unrest: Bolivia faces escalating strikes and roadblocks demanding President Paz Pereira’s resignation, with protests spreading across multiple departments. LATAM Payments Tech: Ripple and Bitso expanded their partnership to issue Bitso’s MXN-backed stablecoin on the XRP Ledger for enterprise cross-border settlement in the U.S.–Mexico corridor. Workforce & Jobs (Mexico/US): Texas A&M launched Wood Flow South, mapping timber trade flows and highlighting the sector’s job impact; meanwhile, SpaceX’s Starbase growth is set to nearly double hiring this year.
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