AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Security & Climate Risk: The UN World Food Programme says intensifying El Niño could push about 49 million more people into acute hunger by end-2027, with Central America and southern Africa hit hardest; WFP is ramping up early action in countries including Guatemala to prepare for floods, droughts, and storms. Local Disaster Watch: Guatemala’s INSIVUMEH reported the Fuego volcano eruption has ended after 50 hours, but warned fine ash can be remobilized by wind and that lahars remain a key post-eruption risk. Digital Public Services: UNDP is moving blockchain from pilots to broader deployment as part of digital public infrastructure, citing Guatemala pilots that cut blockchain-based payment distribution costs from ~10% to as low as 2%. Agribusiness & Food Safety: A US-linked salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, highlights ongoing cross-border produce risk management for regional supply chains. Energy & Industry Finance: Ormat Technologies reported strong Q2 momentum with energy storage revenues nearly tripling, while Aura Minerals declared a US$0.72 per share dividend after record first-half results. Renewables in the Region: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects in Central America and the Caribbean, signaling new investment pathways for Guatemala-linked markets.
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