AGP Executive Report

Onchain Finance: Bitget Wallet teamed up with Robinhood Crypto to integrate Robinhood Chain, enabling Bitget’s 90M users to trade 90+ Stock Tokens 24/7 with self-custody—mainnet is live and more features roll out soon. AI & Semiconductors: El Salvador’s National AI Agency (ANIA) named former NVIDIA executive Randy Lewis as Senior Advisor to guide hardware strategy and advanced compute cluster deployment. Digital Governance: A new regional report maps how El Salvador and neighbors regulate digital platforms, flagging major gaps tied to disinformation, online harassment, and opaque moderation. Services Economy: El Salvador closed 2025 as Central America’s third-largest services exporter, reaching $6.21B, led by travel and telecom/computer services. Public Opinion: A UCA/Iudop survey finds strong approval for Bukele’s education and healthcare reforms, citing “Two Schools per Day” and improved public care. Tech Diplomacy: Pax Silica expanded as El Salvador joined the U.S.-led AI and secure supply-chain coalition, adding to the push for safer semiconductor and AI infrastructure.

AI & Semiconductors in El Salvador: El Salvador’s National AI Agency (ANIA) named former NVIDIA executive Randy Lewis as Senior Advisor, aiming to guide hardware strategy and the rollout of advanced compute clusters. Digital Governance in Central America: A new UPF Barcelona School of Management report maps digital platform regulation across El Salvador and neighbors, flagging major gaps on issues like election disinformation, online gender-based violence, and opaque moderation. Sovereign Bitcoin Push vs IMF: El Salvador continues promoting daily Bitcoin accumulation, but a new report highlights a growing mismatch with IMF conditions that limit voluntary public-sector purchases. Disaster Tech Spotlight (El Salvador rescue teams): Salvadoran specialized search teams helped rescue Marlene Angulo alive from Venezuela earthquake rubble, underscoring the role of advanced detection tools in locating survivors. Space/earth observation: NASA’s satellite assessment estimated nearly 58,870 damaged or destroyed buildings in Venezuela after the quakes.

Digital Governance in Central America: A new UNESCO- and EU-backed report from UPF Barcelona maps digital platform regulation gaps across El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic—flagging weak protections against electoral disinformation, online gender-based violence, and opaque moderation. El Salvador’s AI Hardware Push: El Salvador’s National AI Agency (ANIA) named former NVIDIA executive Randy Lewis as Senior Advisor, aiming to strengthen semiconductor supply-chain planning and scale advanced compute infrastructure. Pax Silica Expansion: The U.S. State Department’s Pax Silica AI-and-supply-chain alliance added El Salvador (and others), bringing the coalition to 24 partners focused on secure semiconductors and critical minerals. Venezuela Quake Tech in Action: NASA’s satellite assessment estimates nearly 58,870 Venezuelan buildings damaged or destroyed, while El Salvador’s specialized rescue teams helped pull survivors alive—including a 69-year-old rescued after specialized search equipment detected signs of life. Local Tech-Adjacent Trade: Salvadoran super-premium vodka Mizata is being pitched to Dutch HORECA buyers as El Salvador expands premium exports into Europe.

AI & National Tech: El Salvador’s National AI Agency (ANIA) named former NVIDIA executive Randy Lewis as Senior Advisor, aiming to guide hardware strategy and the rollout of advanced compute clusters. Bitcoin Policy Clash: El Salvador keeps promoting a “1 BTC per day” accumulation story, but an IMF-linked zero ceiling on voluntary public purchases is set to collide with the country’s public messaging in the next review. Disaster Tech in Action: Salvadoran rescue teams helped pull 69-year-old Marlene Angulo alive from Venezuela earthquake rubble after specialized search gear detected signs of life missed by local responders. Trade & Manufacturing Push: Salvadoran super-premium Vodka Mizata showcased its production and growth plans to Dutch HORECA buyers, signaling a push into European premium markets. Local Infrastructure & Mobility: El Salvador’s new $50M terminal at the international airport was inaugurated by President Bukele, promising faster transit times. Mining & Exploration: San Lorenzo reported assay results from epithermal drilling on the “San Juan Extension” at Arco de Oro, expanding the known mineralized footprint.

AI Policy & National Tech: El Salvador’s National AI Agency (ANIA) named former NVIDIA executive Randy Lewis as Senior Advisor, aiming to speed up hardware strategy and guide deployment of advanced compute clusters. Bitcoin & Sovereign Finance: El Salvador keeps promoting a “1 BTC per day” accumulation line, but the IMF disputes the approach under its loan terms, setting up a fresh flashpoint in the next review. Disaster Response Tech: Salvadoran rescue teams helped save 69-year-old Marlene Angulo in Venezuela after specialized search equipment detected signs of life, a reminder of how detection tools can change outcomes in collapsed-building rescues. Regional Earthquake Fallout (Tech angle): Venezuela’s twin quakes have left tens of thousands missing, with international teams using search dogs and life-detection gear while aftershocks keep operations risky. Energy/Mining Update: San Lorenzo Gold reported assay results expanding the epithermal “San Juan Extension” footprint on its Arco de Oro system in El Salvador, alongside plans for upcoming drilling. Food Safety: A recall hit Salvadoran cottage cheese sold in the U.S. over possible Listeria contamination, with FDA/CDC investigating a wider outbreak linked to the supplier.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: After twin quakes devastated northern Venezuela, the death toll climbed above 1,400 with thousands injured and up to 55,000 still missing, as rescue teams fan out across La Guaira and parts of Caracas and aftershocks keep operations risky. US Aid & Rescue Tech: The U.S. pledged $300m+ for medical care, food, water, shelter and logistics, and deployed urban search-and-rescue teams plus search dogs. Regional Solidarity: El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele offered aid and Venezuela’s acting leadership coordinated support, while Costa Rica sent a second 48-person rescue contingent. AI & Semiconductors Diplomacy: The Pax Silica Summit expanded AI and chip supply-chain cooperation, with South Korea and India backing global efforts to reduce dependency risks. Local Tech/Mining Update: San Lorenzo Gold reported assay results expanding the epithermal “San Juan Extension” footprint on its Arco de Oro system, with more drilling planned. Privacy & Surveillance: The U.S. ATF canceled a warrantless mobile tracking pilot after lawmakers challenged its use of commercial location data. Food Safety: La Ceiba Foods recalled Salvadoran and Mexican requesón products over possible Listeria contamination.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: The death toll from Venezuela’s twin quakes has climbed above 1,400 as foreign search teams pour into La Guaira and parts of Caracas, with officials citing more than 1,600 international rescuers and tens of thousands still missing; El Salvador Aid: El Salvador’s first rescue contingent—200 specialists—arrived by air to join international operations, aiming to speed up search and safe debris removal; Disaster Logistics: Costa Rica sent a second 48-person rescue team with life-detection and heavy equipment support, while volunteers and families complain about limited official resources; AI & Crime Debate: A new report warns that AI agents building a “society” could worsen crime-related outcomes if humans don’t keep tight control; Tech Policy: The U.S. ATF canceled a contract for warrantless mobile tracking after lawmakers challenged the legality of bulk location data; Public Health Recall: La Ceiba Foods recalled Salvadoran and Mexican cottage cheese products over possible Listeria contamination; Regional Politics: Colombia elected its first-ever “outsider” president, Abelardo de la Espriella (“El Tigre”), in a razor-thin win.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: Venezuela’s twin quakes (7.2 and 7.5) have pushed the death toll past 1,400, with more than 3,200 injured and up to 55,000 still unaccounted for, as rescuers race through unstable rubble in La Guaira and parts of Caracas. El Salvador Rescue Mission: El Salvador’s first rescuers have arrived and joined the international effort, with a planned air bridge bringing hundreds of trained specialists to speed up search-and-recovery operations. Costa Rica Boosts Teams: Costa Rica sent a second wave of 48 USAR specialists, including life-detection and heavy rescue capabilities, to expand on an already active first contingent. Aftershocks & Access Limits: Authorities report hundreds of aftershocks and have tightened access to disaster zones, while families and volunteers complain about limited heavy equipment and official presence. Pax Silica Tech Diplomacy: Separate from the quake coverage, the US-led Pax Silica push for secure AI and semiconductor supply chains continues, with new partner commitments including AI “pro-growth” rules and expanded membership that now lists El Salvador.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: The twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes have killed at least 1,400+ people, injured thousands, and left up to 50,000 missing as rescue teams fan out across La Guaira and parts of Caracas, with reports of limited heavy equipment early on and growing international support. El Salvador Rescue Tech in Action: El Salvador’s first Urban Search and Rescue teams have arrived in Venezuela, bringing 200 specialists on early flights and adding engineering and rescue tools to speed searches in collapsed areas. K-9 Search Units: Salvadoran rescue dogs are operating in restricted zones to locate live-scent survivors inside unstable rubble, working alongside structural engineers during the critical first days. AI & Chips Diplomacy (Pax Silica): El Salvador joined the US-led Pax Silica push to strengthen AI and semiconductor supply chains, alongside South Korea, India, the Philippines and others, with a focus on pro-innovation rules and more resilient tech sourcing. Immigration Tech Policy Ripple (TPS): A US Supreme Court decision ending Temporary Protected Status is triggering fears of wider impacts on protected communities and pushing some workers toward informal jobs.

AI Supply Chains: The US-led Pax Silica alliance expanded its push for “pro-growth” AI rules and more resilient semiconductor and critical-minerals supply chains, with the Philippines joining a joint declaration and new members including Argentina and El Salvador. Local Tech Diplomacy: El Salvador’s foreign ministry highlighted its growing role in regional tech and AI cooperation as it joined Pax Silica alongside other partners. Disaster Response Tech: El Salvador’s Urban Search and Rescue teams began arriving in Venezuela, including multidisciplinary rescuers and specialized K-9 units for live-scent detection in collapsed buildings as the quake search entered a critical phase. Earthquake Crisis: Venezuela’s twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes left at least 920 dead and over 51,000 missing, with thousands injured and access restrictions in La Guaira as international teams and neighbors race to find survivors. Public Safety Guidance: A Venezuelan structural engineer stressed stair evacuations, building safety checks, and staying calm during aftershocks.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: El Salvador’s first Urban Search and Rescue teams have arrived in Venezuela to help search for survivors after twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, as the official death toll climbs to 920 and thousands are injured or missing; K-9 Rescue Tech: Salvadoran K-9 units are working in La Guaira’s collapsed buildings, using live-scent detection to find people trapped under rubble; International Aid Surge: Multiple countries and UN teams are mobilizing with specialized equipment and canine units, while Venezuela’s La Guaira state is being militarized to speed recovery; Local Tech Diplomacy: El Salvador also used a Chile forum to pitch investors—highlighting technology and logistics—while expanding regional partnerships; Crypto & Sanctions Watch: A British student faces Kremlin sanctions tied to a crypto investigation, with claims that sanctions-bypass networks involved stablecoins.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: Back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 quakes have pushed Venezuela’s confirmed death toll to at least 589, with 2,980 injured and thousands missing as aftershocks top 200; La Guaira and Caracas are hardest hit, and neighbors are digging through rubble while international rescue teams arrive. El Salvador in Disaster Aid: El Salvador sent 188 rescue personnel and supplies to support search, rescue, and relief operations in Venezuela, joining teams already landing from Mexico and others. AI & Tech Diplomacy: El Salvador is also moving on the tech front, strengthening international AI cooperation through the PaxSilica initiative, aiming for collaboration on AI development, innovation, and secure supply chains for future digital industries. Local Tech-Trade Push: El Salvador hosted a “Doing Business with El Salvador” forum in Chile to attract South American investors, highlighting tech, pharma, logistics, tourism, and trade-friendly conditions.

Crypto Market Shock: Bitcoin plunged to about $59,023 in June 2026, triggering panic and more than $1B in crypto liquidations as traders grappled with volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Disaster Response Tech & Safety: Venezuela’s twin quakes (7.2 and 7.5) have devastated Caracas and La Guaira, with rescues ongoing and casualties expected to rise, while the wider region felt the shaking. Cybersecurity: Cloudflare and major browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) teamed up on a privacy-first protocol using anonymous human-in-the-loop tokens to reduce tracking and cut down on intrusive captchas. Local Biosecurity: El Salvador joined a regional push to strengthen New World screwworm control and milk/meat residue monitoring, coordinating labs, veterinary medicine rules, and cross-border prevention. AI Diplomacy: El Salvador is expanding AI cooperation through the PaxSilica alliance and new Indonesia talks, focusing on AI development, cybersecurity, digital governance, and secure supply chains. Global AI Governance: The UN and ITU plan a July 6–7 dialogue in Geneva on AI’s social and economic impacts, with El Salvador participating.

AI & Policy: The UN and ITU are planning a global dialogue on AI governance in Geneva (July 6–7), with El Salvador’s UN envoy Egriselda López saying many countries still struggle to use AI well. Regional Tech Diplomacy: El Salvador is deepening tech and AI cooperation with Indonesia via meetings focused on AI, digital governance, cybersecurity, financial innovation, and data protection. AI Infrastructure in Europe: KAYTUS unveiled gigawatt-scale, prefabricated liquid-cooled AI data center solutions and an AI-operations management platform at ISC 2026. National Infrastructure & Aviation Tech: President Bukele inaugurated a new $50M terminal at El Salvador International Airport, cutting passenger processing time and deploying Orion customs scanning plus a robot canine for monitoring. Logistics Modernization: El Salvador’s Port of La Union is attracting major shipping interest as it plans to deepen access channels (8.7m to 10.5m) and add heavy-duty cranes, supported by a $75M investment. Labor Mobility: El Salvador announced a large worker contingent heading to Canada under its Labor Migration Program, targeting legal, regulated placements in sectors like agriculture and gastronomy. Disaster Context (Regional): Twin earthquakes in Venezuela triggered emergency measures, airport shutdowns, and large-scale rescue efforts, with casualty estimates still rising.

AI Policy: The UN and ITU are setting up a global dialogue on AI governance in Geneva (July 6–7), with El Salvador’s UN envoy saying many countries are still struggling to use AI well. Transport & Security Tech: President Bukele inaugurated a new $50M terminal at El Salvador International Airport, aiming to cut passenger processing to about 30 minutes using Orion dual-view scanning and a robot canine for monitoring. Ports & Logistics: El Salvador’s Port of La Unión is drawing major investor interest as expansion plans include deeper access-channel work (from 8.7m to 10.5m) plus new heavy-duty cranes and a $75M Yilport push. Labor Mobility: El Salvador announced a large worker contingent heading to Canada under its Labor Migration Program, targeting sectors like agriculture, gastronomy, and cleaning with a circular model. Regional Context: Colombia’s election of Trump-backed outsider Abelardo de la Espriella is fueling expectations of a tougher security agenda and renewed U.S. alignment. Disaster Watch: Twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes hit Venezuela, with reports of at least 32 dead and 700 injured as rescues continue.

AI & Crypto in El Salvador: Bitget Wallet spotlighted a new benchmark on onchain trading, arguing that as stablecoin activity grows, the real cost driver is routing quality—not just liquidity—using comparisons across major trading platforms. Local Aviation & Customs Tech: President Bukele inaugurated a new $50M passenger terminal at El Salvador International Airport, aiming to cut post-landing processing from ~45 minutes to 30, with Orion dual-view scanning and a robot canine for monitoring. Port Modernization: El Salvador’s Port of La Unión is drawing international investor interest as operators plan to deepen the access channel from 8.7m to 10.5m, supported by a $75M Yilport commitment and new heavy-duty cranes. Labor Mobility: El Salvador announced a large worker contingent heading to Canada under its Labor Migration Program, using a circular model for legal, regulated placements in sectors like agriculture and gastronomy. Security Spotlight: Bukele again tied El Salvador’s near-zero homicide trend to its gang crackdown, pointing to homicide drops alongside higher incarceration rates.