AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVatican Diplomacy: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez is set to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on 27 May, ahead of the pontiff’s 6–12 June visit to Spain that includes major stops from Las Cortes to Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia and even migrant reception centres in the Canaries. Education Policy: In the US, the Department of Education has shut down the Office of English Language Acquisition, moving its functions elsewhere as advocates warn English learners and immigrant students will lose support. Migration Paperwork Pressure: In Catalonia, more than 60,000 people have applied in three weeks for documents tied to migrant legalization, forcing Barcelona and other cities to expand reception points and staffing. Public Health Watch: Montserrat’s health ministry says it’s monitoring an international hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise, but says the risk to the island remains low. Caribbean Politics: Caricom tensions continue over Trinidad and Tobago’s stance on Secretary-General Carla Barnett’s reappointment, with Montserrat also pushing for discussion.
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