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U.S. tariff hike puts Costa Rican pineapple industry on high alert
Writing and reporting by Macarena Bravo The recent U.S. tariff increase on Costa Rican pineapples and other exports has put the country's fruit industry on alert. Abel Cháves, president of the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters...

New beverage launches: Hendrick’s, The Macallan and more
New product development (NPD) in the beverage industry is essential for driving growth, staying competitive, and meeting evolving consumer demands. As tastes shift and health, sustainability, and lifestyle trends gain momentum, brands must...

Toledo nonprofit calling on community to help expand its school in Guatemala
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Sometimes you have an idea for something that could be great, and because of the community, that idea becomes reality. “People just kind of came together … and turned it into something that really was impactful,” said Anne...

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle
Guatemalan president Bernardo Arevalo looks on while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shakes hands with Belize Prime Minister Minister Johnny Briceno, in Calakmul, Campeche state, Mexico, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Zetina)...

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize create Mayan rainforest reserve
GUATEMALA CITY -- The leaders of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize announced on Friday that they were creating a tri-national nature reserve to protect the Mayan rainforest following a meeting during which they also discussed expanding a Mexican train...

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize Launch Trinational Corridor to Protect the Great Maya Forest
Mexico, Guatemala and Belize have created the world’s largest biocultural corridor to protect the Great Maya Forest, as environmental groups urge stronger safeguards amid controversy over the Maya Train project. Presidents Claudia Sheinbaum and...
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Farmers Face Whiplash as Trump Immigration Shifts Keep Ag in Limbo
When it comes to the intersection of illegal immigration and agriculture, uncertainty has abounded under the second Trump administration. From targeted crackdowns on migrants with criminal backgrounds, to surprise raids on the ag sector, to course...

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The leaders of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize announced on Friday that they were creating a tri-national nature reserve to protect the Mayan rainforest following a meeting during which they also discussed expanding a Mexican...

Survival of the most adaptable with unspun
Tariffs are no longer a threat – they’re a reality and the new normal. As of August 7, 2025, default tariffs have officially kicked in following a short-lived 90-day pause. For fashion, this isn’t just a policy update, it’s a full-scale supply...

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The leaders of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize announced on Friday that they were creating a tri-national nature reserve to protect the Mayan rain forest following a meeting during which they also discussed expanding a Mexican...

Weekly global protein digest: 2025 US forecast - broiler production up; egg & turkey production down
Livestock analyst Jim Wyckoff reports on global protein news Weekly US beef, pork export sales report Beef: Net sales of 4,300 MT for 2025--a marketing-year low--were down 73 percent from the previous week and 66 percent from the prior 4-week...

A look at consumer prices 6 months into the 2nd Trump administration
It’s been a little over six months since President Donald Trump assumed office for his second term. In that time, the economic landscape has shifted quite drastically: The new administration has implemented broad tariffs on U.S. trade partners,...

Belize to Discuss National Issues with Mexico and Guatemala
Diplomacy takes center stage this Friday as Prime Minister John Briceño heads to Campeche, Mexico for a high-level sit-down with two regional leaders. He’ll be meeting with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemala’s President Bernardo...

A look at consumer prices 6 months into the second Trump administration
It’s been a little over six months since President Donald Trump assumed office for his second term. In that time, the economic landscape has shifted quite drastically: The new administration has implemented broad tariffs on U.S. trade partners,...

Mexico deploys rescue dogs to fight flesh-eating parasites threatening cattle industry
Mexico deploys rescue dogs to fight flesh-eating parasites threatening cattle industry The New World screwworm, an invasive fly, lays eggs in livestock wounds, with larvae consuming flesh. Its northward spread from South America risks devastating...

PM Briceño Heads to Mexico for Trilateral Talks with Guatemala and Mexico
The Government of Belize issued an official release confirming that Prime Minister John Briceño is scheduled to lead a high-level Belizean delegation to Campeche, Mexico, tomorrow. The purpose of the trip is to participate in trilateral talks with...

US Upland cotton export sales hit 242,000 bales in 1st week MY 2025-26
Net sales of Upland cotton in the US amounted to 242,000 running bales (RB), each weighing 226.8 kg (500 pounds), during the week ending August 7, 2025—the first week of new cotton marketing year (MY) 2025-26 that began on August 1. During the...

El Salvador and Qatar Deepen Ties to Boost Tourism Industry.
El Salvador’s Minister of Tourism, Morena Valdez, met with Qatar’s Chargé d’Affaires in the country, Fahad bin Salem Al Marri, to discuss strategies for boosting the tourism sector through stronger bilateral cooperation. The meeting comes as both...

Palace orders measures to defend banana industry’s competitive position
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., has ordered action to defend the banana industry’s global position and safeguard farmers incomes, the Palace said on Thursday. The Department of Agriculture (DA) has also requested funding to contain pests and...

REO and Guatemala have agreed to cooperate in the field of waste management
AK&M 14 August 2025 18:41 The Russian environmental operator and representatives of Guatemala have adopted a joint declaration and agreed to cooperate in the field of waste management. This is stated in the message of the REO. The parties agreed...