AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInvasive Species Watch: The U.S. confirmed its first New World screwworm case in decades after a 3-week-old calf in South Texas tested positive, raising alarms for livestock, wildlife, and even rare human infections as the parasite spreads north from Central America. Regional Climate Risk: In Central America’s Dry Corridor, drought is already biting hard—AFP reports Indigenous communities in Guatemala’s Quiché are fearing hunger as wells dry and El Niño approaches, with similar vulnerability across Nicaragua and neighboring countries. Agrochemical Health: New research links glyphosate exposure in agricultural workers in El Salvador and Nicaragua to kidney health problems, adding pressure on pesticide safety and environmental health rules. Trade & Environment: U.S. moves to impose forced-labor-related tariffs could reshape supply chains across the region, including Nicaragua, with knock-on effects for how goods are produced and monitored.
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