AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGrowth & Policy: Peru is weighing cash assistance for families and credit relief for businesses affected by El Niño, alongside a countercyclical push to sustain growth. The economy grew 3.23% in August, and private investment rose 15.5% in the first half. Mining: Buenaventura reported third-quarter production and updated its 2026 guidance. Peru and Ecuador are also coordinating efforts to disrupt illegal mining and logging along their border. Agriculture: El Niño risks are weighing on exports, with Peru’s blueberry forecast cut to 366,000 tonnes. Camposol is expanding its avocado sourcing network through an investment in Mexican grower Jaliscavo, complementing production in Peru and Colombia. Trade & Infrastructure: Investors from India, the United States and China are eyeing a proposed $844 million port project in Peru.
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