AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Guatemala’s regulators updated rules for distributed solar projects up to 5 MW, a move that could speed up small-scale generation and grid-linked investment. Agribusiness & Trade: El Salvador posted the fastest Central America growth in May (+5.39% y/y), with construction leading (+9.7%)—a regional signal for demand that Guatemala exporters will watch closely. Food Safety: A major U.S. cyclosporiasis wave linked to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms is driving recalls and renewed scrutiny of produce supply chains. Logistics & Aid: FedEx and Feed the Children delivered hygiene kits and WASH education to 6,300 students in Guatemala, supporting school readiness through sanitation supplies. Public Works & Climate Risk: A rare hailstorm brought snow-like ice to Guatemala’s western highlands, prompting emergency monitoring for damage to crops and infrastructure. Finance & Remittances: Western Union secured commitments to keep New York remittance services available and cap fee increases after its Intermex acquisition, underscoring how cross-border payments are being regulated.
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