AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPlastic Waste & Health: In Jalapa’s Xinca mountain villages, women led by “promotora” Soila Elizabeth Cruz are organizing community cleanups every few months to cut plastic litter and reduce harmful plastic burning, supported by Ecolectivos research teams. Deportations & Public Safety: DHS highlighted recent removals of “criminal illegal aliens,” including a Guatemalan deported Aug. 4, while separate reporting describes how ICE raids and deportation uncertainty are pushing day laborers into desperation. Guatemala Solar Regulation: Guatemala updated rules for distributed solar projects up to 5 MW, signaling continued momentum for small-scale generation. Disaster Watch: A rare hailstorm left snow-like ice across western highland areas, prompting emergency monitoring for damage to crops and infrastructure. Agri & Bioeconomy Collaboration: Guatemala’s University of San Pablo joins a EU-funded SUSTAINCrop effort to assess the environmental footprint of industrial crops for biomaterials, aiming to support a more sustainable bioeconomy. Food & Logistics Aid: FedEx and Feed the Children delivered hygiene kits and WASH education to 1,500 children and adolescents in Guatemala as part of Clean Futures Alliance.
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