AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEl Niño Food-Water Crisis: A punishing drought tied to El Nino is battering the Central American Dry Corridor, with dead livestock, barren fields, and rising hunger reported across Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica—temperatures have hit record highs and families are cutting meals as water runs short. Environmental Defender Violence: A new Global Witness report says 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America responsible for 85% of deaths; it warns the drop in recorded killings doesn’t mean activists are safer. Plastic Waste Fallout: After China’s plastic-waste import ban, Latin America has become a hotspot for pollution and health risks, with Nicaragua flagged as a major dumping pressure point as waste-management capacity lags. Conservation Policy in the U.S.: Florida’s lawmakers backed bipartisan bills aimed at invasive species response and community partnerships for wildlife protection—relevant for regional conservation efforts and habitat defense. Human Rights & Resources: Coverage also highlights how power struggles over natural resources can turn deadly for communities resisting land grabs, illegal logging, and mining.
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