AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoScrewworm threat to wildlife and cattle: Cameras in Central American forests found jaguars, pumas, tapirs and other animals infected with the New World screwworm, raising fears the parasite is becoming entrenched and harder to push back as it spreads north toward the U.S. cattle herd. Climate disaster solidarity: Nicaragua sent condolences to China’s President Xi Jinping after deadly floods, tornadoes and a factory fire in Fujian, linking the tragedies to the wider climate emergency. Disaster-risk finance in the region: The Dominican Republic highlighted progress through COSEFIN, including a regional strategy for financial management for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation budgeting. Nicaragua agriculture update: Nicaragua’s MAG reported harvesting 8.1 million pineapples from January to May 2026, with production concentrated in Managua, Masaya, Carazo, Granada and the South Caribbean Coast. TPS work-permit uncertainty (U.S. policy ripple): The U.S. extended employment authorizations for some Temporary Protected Status holders, including Haitians, as legal battles continue—an issue that affects communities across the region.
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