AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew World screwworm threat: The USDA confirmed the first U.S. case in 60 years in a 3-week-old calf in South Texas, triggering quarantines and renewed sterile-fly plans—an alarming reminder that this flesh-eating parasite can spread from Central America through the region and threaten livestock, wildlife, and even pets. Regional weather watch: The National Hurricane Center says the Atlantic is quiet but is monitoring a Gulf system for next week, while Tropical Depression Amanda has weakened in the Pacific—another nudge for preparedness as storms and drought risks loom across Central America. Humanitarian pressure tied to climate and infrastructure: UN briefings on Cuba describe hospitals suspending surgeries amid severe medicine shortages and power outages, with hotter summer conditions and reduced water access expected to raise public health risk. Nature recovery inspiration: A rewilding story highlights how tapirs and other biodiversity can return when habitat is restored—an upbeat counterpoint to the week’s pest and climate warnings. Local community event: Humboldt Botanical Garden’s summer music series returns Sundays with food trucks and family-friendly access, including Nicaraguan Foods on June 7.
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