AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLeatherback Comeback: After five near-silent nesting seasons, Nicaragua’s Pacific coast is seeing leatherback turtles return—teams recorded a first nesting female in Nov. 2025 and protected her nest, a rare bright spot for a critically endangered species. Mining Pressure: A new report says U.S.-sanctioned Chinese firms may control up to 6% of Nicaragua’s territory through long-term gold deals tied to the Ortega-Murillo government, raising fresh alarms about land control and environmental risk. Big Cat Diplomacy: Nicaragua is listed among confirmed members for the International Big Cat Alliance Summit in India next month, as countries line up to coordinate protection for tigers, lions, leopards, jaguars and more. What’s Missing: This week’s coverage is light on Nicaragua-specific enforcement updates beyond turtles and mining.
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