AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAmazon Travel & Environment: A new IPAM analysis says gold mining in Brazil’s Amazon is expanding fastest on Indigenous lands, with affected areas 20x larger than in 1985 and nearly 7x growth on Indigenous territories since 2016—raising deforestation, mercury contamination, and health risks. Indigenous Health Update: Chief Raoni Metuktire, a major Amazon defender, has been diagnosed with digestive cancer and is now in palliative care at home in Mato Grosso. Air Travel & Access: Thailand ends its 60-day visa-free scheme for many nationalities from Sept. 15, 2026, cutting stays and tightening entry rules—important for regional travelers planning trips. Tourism & Transport: LATAM launches nonstop flights between Brazil and Cusco, aiming to boost Machu Picchu access. Travel Infrastructure: Itaú’s new Plaza Premium lounge opens at São Paulo-Guarulhos (Guarulhos) with a Brazilian design concept for premium airport downtime. Wildlife Science: Scientists reconstructed the full migratory round-trip of the sei whale between Chubut and southern Brazil using satellite tracking. BRICS & Travel Context: The BRICS summit in New Delhi ended without a common currency or alliance, but with a long declaration on trade, finance, tech, and institutions—likely to shape cross-border business travel priorities.
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