AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño & Food Security: The US says El Niño has arrived, with a 63% chance of a very strong event by Nov–Jan; Central America’s “Dry Corridor” (including parts of Guatemala) is on alert, and Guatemala says it has 1.1 million food rations ready for a possible food-security emergency. Livestock Biosecurity: New World screwworm has reached the US, with cases confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, raising alarm for animal health surveillance and the risk of wider spread—linked by experts to cross-border cattle movement. Energy Costs: A new global ranking highlights how electricity can cost vastly more in some markets (Bermuda highest) than others, pointing to policy, fuel access, taxes, and infrastructure as key drivers—relevant for regional industry planning. Guatemala Health & Culture: A Guatemala-focused piece spotlights ancestral Maya medicine and community healers, emphasizing Indigenous health knowledge and medicinal plant stewardship. Packaging & Processing Trade: EXPO PACK México 2026 drew 18,400 attendees and 6,100 exhibitors, underscoring continued demand for manufacturing and packaging solutions across Latin America.
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