AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEl Niño Food Crisis: Oxfam says El Niño is battering Guatemala’s Dry Corridor, with assessments across 58 municipalities finding more than 70,000 corn-farming households suffering devastating losses and many running out of reserves within weeks. Renewables Push: IRENA is inviting renewable energy and green industrialization project proposals across Guatemala and the region, aiming to speed financing and de-risk investments for solar, wind, hydropower and clean transport. Agriculture Biosecurity: Belize and regional partners agreed in Guatemala City to strengthen surveillance and standardized prevention for threats like African Swine Fever, Fusarium Wilt TR4 and avian influenza, with extra focus on border, port and airport controls. Fruit Fly Control: Belize hosted a Medfly commission meeting marking 50 years of the regional program, with Guatemala’s MAGA and USDA coordinating to protect Medfly-free areas and safeguard export access. Coffee Supply & Roasting: Local coffee trade continues to move—roasters are preparing new Guatemalan releases for autumn, while a Guatemala-focused coffee sourcing story highlights the value of reliable grower networks for continuous quality supply. Shipping Link: Crowley launched a Central America–Port Houston ocean service, adding another logistics route for regional exporters.
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