AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate & Food Security: A historic super El Niño is expected to peak in late 2026, and the International Rescue Committee warns it could rapidly worsen food security in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador as shipping disruptions push up food, fuel and fertilizer costs. Dry Corridor Agriculture: In Guatemala’s Dry Corridor, drought has already wiped out crops for nearly half a million families, with farmers reporting total losses and mounting income stress. Energy Prices & Protests: Global fuel-price spikes tied to the Iran conflict are triggering rolling blackouts and street protests; in Guatemala, demonstrators have blocked roads and burned tires and cars. Drug Trade & Policy Signals: The U.S. removed Venezuela from its drug-trafficking “failed” list and flagged possible changes for Colombia, while also listing Guatemala among major drug transit/production territories for FY2027. Cybersecurity: ESET says China-aligned FamousSparrow shifted focus to Latin America, deploying a new SparroWocky backdoor that targeted government entities including in Guatemala. Finance for Industry: World Bank says it mobilized a record $112b in private capital, aiming to scale financing for developing economies’ energy, agriculture and other growth needs.
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