AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño Drought Watch: Guatemala is bracing for extreme drought this year, with Insivumeh warning an 88% chance of El Niño impact across 18 departments and rainfall deficits that could reach up to 300 millimeters, threatening crops in the Dry Corridor, raising forest-fire risk, and putting rural food security at risk. Flood Response in Alta Verapaz: Heavy rains and flooding forced evacuations for more than 7,000 people in Alta Verapaz, with water entering homes in Chahal, Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, and San Cristóbal Verapaz; responders are keeping emergency units deployed as forecasts call for continued rain. Biosecurity & Health: A multi-state cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. is expanding fast, with Michigan nearing 1,000 cases and investigations ongoing in dozens of states—an issue that also matters for Guatemala’s produce safety and water/irrigation practices. Wildlife Conservation: Guatemala’s zoo is breeding rare lizards as part of efforts to save endangered species, highlighting local biodiversity work amid broader environmental pressures. Regional Climate/Disaster Finance: The Dominican Republic reported progress on disaster-risk and climate resilience in regional finance planning through Cosefin, with Guatemala City hosting the update.
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