AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño Preparedness: FAO and WFP launched a first-ever Joint Anticipatory Action Appeal for US$202 million to protect 8.8 million people in 22 high-risk countries, including El Salvador, as forecasts point to stronger El Niño conditions that could bring drought, floods, and storms through 2026–2027. The plan prioritizes early action like cash transfers, climate-resilient seeds, livestock protection, and flood control. Regional Coordination: Mexico and Central America are also pushing for tighter preparedness and early-response mechanisms ahead of the possible El Niño impacts, with El Salvador’s CENTA among the institutions involved. Trade & Resilience Capacity: El Salvador is set to benefit from a 12-month extension to the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP-II) through December 2028, supporting customs reforms and border management. Local Economy Signals: El Salvador’s tourism keeps accelerating, hitting 50% of its 2026 target in just five months, with 2.1 million international visitors reported for Jan–May.
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