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Last update: 8 hours agoTrade & Markets: Wheat futures jumped May 19 after a White House fact sheet said China will buy at least $17B a year in U.S. farm products (2026-2028), adding to earlier soybean commitments—supporting export expectations even as shipment volumes stayed choppy. Bolivia Protest Fallout: In La Paz, thousands of miners and peasants clashed with police as dynamite charges flew and tear gas was used; the unrest is tied to demands for President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation and anger over an administration seen as favoring business and agro-industrial elites. Cuba Sanctions Pressure: Cuba’s president called the U.S. oil blockade and new sanctions “collective punishment” and urged prosecution, after measures targeted Cuban officials and intelligence. Food Innovation Watch: A new push to make insect-based foods more acceptable is gaining traction, with research suggesting many consumers prefer insect ingredients hidden in baked goods. Guyana Digital Push: Guyana is rolling out real-time payments (FASTA) on June 2 and expanding links to India’s UPI to cut cash reliance.
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