AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEl Niño Drought Crisis: Central America’s Dry Corridor is getting hit hard as El Niño—forecast to be among the strongest on record—dries out fields, kills livestock, and leaves families rationing food and water across Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, with UN-linked figures saying 80% of small-scale producers are already poor. Food Aid in Guatemala: Guatemala says it will provide drought food assistance to over a million families, with initial support reaching about 134,000 households and later distributions aiming to cover 1.2 million. Wildlife and Ecosystems Under Stress: Peru’s “super” El Niño is driving extreme heat and marine impacts, with thousands of sea lions and seabirds reported dead as nutrient-rich waters shift away from the coast. Defending Nature, Facing Violence: A Global Witness report says at least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America accounting for 85%—and Nicaragua listed among the victims—highlighting deadly risks around land and resource conflicts. Nicaragua Watch: A separate report claims China is investing in Nicaragua’s Punta Huete airbase, raising concerns about regional security impacts. Watershed Conservation Funding: WTM London’s donation is supporting a watershed restoration program in Nicaragua aimed at improving water storage and sustainable farming.
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