AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTropical Storm Cristina: El Salvador is on orange alert as the eastern Pacific system strengthens and is forecast to approach the coast near the Gulf of Fonseca, with Civil Protection warning of heavy rain (over 6 inches in three days) and risks of flooding and landslides, while authorities say impacts are already being felt. Coastal & park closures: In response to severe weather, El Salvador temporarily shut down protected natural areas nationwide and closed popular coastal spots like Acajutla Beach due to dangerous surf, urging visitors to postpone plans. Ecosystem restoration: MARN and UNDP launched the 7th year of “Trees for El Salvador,” aiming to restore critical ecosystems through community planting and native species work, building on millions of plants produced since 2019. Renewables push: El Salvador secured Kuwait-backed financing for the San Matías solar plant, projected to generate about 20,000 MWh annually and support cleaner power. Biosecurity watch (regional spillover): The New World screwworm outbreak in the U.S. is expanding via quarantines in Texas and New Mexico, raising alarms for livestock and wildlife—an issue that also matters for El Salvador’s animal health preparedness.
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