AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSpace & Industry: Portugal is ramping up its space push with 2,000 workers across about 80 companies, €200M turnover, and a new spaceport on Santa Maria in the Azores—aiming for European launches by 2028 and a rocket launch plan for 2030. France–Guyana Diplomacy: Macron sent a formal letter reaffirming France’s full support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as the Essequibo dispute continues at the ICJ. Trade & Logistics in the Guianas: Brazil and Suriname will negotiate in the second half of the year to expand a trade deal beyond today’s limited, mostly Brazilian exports, with talks covering energy, logistics, transport, agriculture and communications. French Guiana in Space Launches: Amazon’s next batch of satellites has been shipped to French Guiana for Ariane 6 missions for Amazon Leo, including an upgrade for higher payload capacity. Local Security/Training: An Australian officer became the second to pass the French Foreign Legion’s Jaguar Course in French Guiana, highlighting the region’s role in jungle-warfare training. Parliament & History: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the Code Noir slavery law, removing a decree that treated enslaved people as property.
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