AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater & Agriculture: Guatemala is facing its worst water year in decades as El Niño deepens drought, drains wells and threatens harvests. Forecasters projected rainfall deficits of up to 300 millimeters in the Dry Corridor; Central American farmers report stunted, lost corn crops. Coastal Industries: Warmer Pacific waters are pushing tuna and other fish farther offshore, leaving fishermen—including in Guatemala—with sharply reduced catches. Energy: Cox secured financing for a 75.2-megawatt solar project in Guatemala, adding to the country’s renewable-power pipeline. Manufacturing: Apparel firms Hansae and Color & Touch are expanding in Guatemala with a vertical production hub, a potential boost to local textile capacity. Environmental Enforcement: A two-month regional Interpol operation involving Guatemala led to 233 arrests and uncovered illegal mining, logging and wildlife trafficking, underscoring risks to natural resources and lawful businesses. Fuel Costs: Guatemala has granted temporary fuel-tax exemptions as it seeks to ease the burden of rising prices.
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