AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Watch: Argentina kicked off its 2026 preparations with a 2-0 friendly win over Honduras at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, with goals from Lautaro Martínez (penalty) and Giuliano Simeone, while Lionel Messi stayed on the bench due to left hamstring muscle fatigue and mild strain; coach Lionel Scaloni said Messi is improving and could see minutes in the next tune-up against Iceland, but admitted many players are still not 100% fit. Injury Updates: Argentina also faces other fitness concerns, including defender Leonardo Balerdi ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury, as Scaloni weighs late squad changes after the Iceland match. Regional Security: A new report says the U.S.-backed “Shield of the Americas” and tougher anti-crime posture are reshaping Central America’s drug-fighting approach, pushing trafficking routes toward international waters and driving uneven responses across the isthmus.
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