AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBiosecurity Alert: The U.S. USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas—first in decades—after the parasite was detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the border, prompting quarantine rules and renewed fears for livestock and wildlife across the region. Climate & Food Security: As El Niño approaches, drought pressure is intensifying in Central America’s Dry Corridor; in Guatemala’s Quiché, families in villages like Xetzac/Cunen warn that failing rains could mean hunger again. Public Health & Chemicals: New research links glyphosate exposure in agricultural workers in El Salvador and Nicaragua to kidney harm, raising fresh questions about farm chemical safety and regulation. Local Economy & Tourism: El Salvador’s surf and tourism push continues, while IHOP is set to open in Santa Tecla (La Libertad Sur), signaling growing franchise confidence. Governance & Economy: Reports highlight El Salvador’s improved economic indicators under Bukele, including growth, investment, and higher international reserves. Newsroom Turmoil (US): CBS fired “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley after a bitter clash with leadership—an unrelated but prominent media shake-up.
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