AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTropical Storm Cristina: Western Nicaragua is already taking a hit as Cristina lingers off the Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, floods, landslides, and major road disruptions—officials warn of up to 300mm in a day and report sinkholes and coastal seawater intrusion. El Niño Watch: NOAA says El Niño is here and could intensify to historic strength, raising fears for Nicaragua and the wider “Dry Corridor” of drought, crop stress, and food insecurity. Illegal Mining & Toxic Spillover: Costa Rica’s Crucitas gold crisis is deepening near the Nicaraguan border as illegal mining spreads over thousands of hectares, with mercury and cyanide raising alarms for forests, soil, and waterways. Invasive Animal Health Threat: New World screwworm has been confirmed in the U.S. again after spreading through Central America, triggering heightened surveillance and quarantine concerns for livestock and wildlife.
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