AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUruguay World Cup readiness: Uruguay midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta left the national training base near Montevideo for tests on a suspected muscle injury, with the Uruguayan FA president saying they’re “optimistic” he’ll be available for the June 15 opener vs Saudi Arabia. Public health ahead of the tournament: PAHO warned that measles cases are rising sharply worldwide and across the Americas as the 2026 World Cup approaches, noting a fourfold increase in the region versus the same period in 2025 and urging stronger surveillance and vaccination coverage, including in Uruguay. Regional diplomacy and investment: Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich promoted the “Isaac Accords” in Washington, describing new IDB-linked investment funds that would channel Israeli capital into countries including Uruguay. Trade and forced labor pressure: The U.S. USTR advanced Section 301 action tied to forced-labor enforcement failures, proposing additional tariffs (including on India) and signaling more trade consequences for countries that don’t tighten prohibitions. Montevideo air connectivity: Carrasco airport’s June schedule expands to 15 direct destinations with 158 weekly flights across 11 airlines, with Brazil highlighted as the fastest-growing market. World Cup tech upgrades: FIFA says the expanded tournament will lean harder on AI and enhanced tracking to support key decisions, including offside calls and VAR-related reviews.
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