AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSurveillance Controls Under Fire: Human Rights Watch says Bulgaria licensed phone-tracking and interception tech from Circles (an NSO Group affiliate) to governments with records of repression, including to countries like Azerbaijan, Serbia, the UAE and El Salvador, raising questions about whether EU export rules are being enforced. Immigration Enforcement Clash: U.S. DHS and ICE urged New York officials not to release an El Salvadoran man accused of raping a 16-year-old girl on Long Island, warning sanctuary policies could put communities at risk. ICE “Worst of the Worst” Sweep: ICE highlighted arrests of convicted child abusers and rapists, including Salvadorans convicted of rape and aggravated sexual assault. Ecuador Security Pivot: President Daniel Noboa renewed Ecuador’s internal armed conflict and authorized allied foreign military personnel, while also promising immunity and pushing for amnesty for participants—sparking sovereignty and accountability concerns. El Salvador-Italy Mobility Deal: El Salvador and Italy signed a reciprocal driver’s license recognition agreement to help Salvadoran migrants legally work in Italy. Colombia Runoff Watch: Colombia’s CNE deployed a record 1,500-strong international observer mission for the June 21 runoff between Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda. El Salvador Economy & Tourism: El Salvador added another bitcoin to its strategic reserve and promoted itself globally through a “Beloved Wedding Summit” for international planners.
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