AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGuatemala Governance & Rule of Law: Guatemala’s new attorney general, Gabriel García Luna, is moving to reverse years of alleged corruption in the Public Prosecutor’s Office, including ousting key allies and reviewing politically entangled cases, with UN human rights engagement planned. UN Human Rights & Business: The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights will visit Guatemala Aug. 18–28 to assess how government and companies handle human rights duties, meeting ministries, Indigenous communities, unions, and industry groups. Construction & Materials (Regional): El Salvador’s construction boom is driving cement and clinker imports to a 30-year high, with China emerging as the top supplier—an indicator of demand pressures and supply-chain shifts across Central America. Agriculture & Climate Risk: NOAA says El Niño has a high chance of reaching “very strong” levels by late 2026, with impacts expected across Central America and major farming regions. Sustainability on the Ground: In Jalapa, rural Xinca communities are organizing plastic cleanups and training to cut waste and reduce harmful burning effects on women and children. Trade & Supply Chains: A UN-backed push for forced-labor import bans is gaining traction in the Dominican Republic, with textiles, agriculture, mining, and construction flagged as higher-risk sectors.
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