AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStreet Art Revival: In Concepción de Ataco, artists behind the Pigmen Trip festival say El Salvador’s gang crackdown has made it safer to paint again—more than 200 murals since the traveling project began, with creators reclaiming walls once used to mark territory. Crypto Regulation Watch: Galaxy Digital says the CLARITY Act’s odds of passing in 2026 have fallen to 10%, with the Senate only weeks left to act; if it fails, the SEC and CFTC may move ahead with their own crypto rules. Local Tourism Push: Tahmek is gearing up for the 8th International Maya Paper Balloon Festival (Aug. 22–23), expecting up to 20,000 visitors and waiving booth fees to keep costs down for local vendors. El Salvador in the Global Spotlight: Tether says KPMG has completed its long-awaited full audit of the company based in El Salvador, including a physical count of gold reserves. Regional Security Context: Coverage also highlights Colombia’s earthquake aftermath and wider political shifts in Latin America’s “new right,” with El Salvador frequently referenced as a model in tough-on-crime debates.
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