AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño Food Shock for Central America: The UN’s World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is “supersized” and likely to persist through February 2027, with drought and floods already disrupting crops; WFP warns drought tied to El Niño could leave 16 million people in Latin America without enough food, hitting the Central American Dry Corridor that includes Guatemala. Screwworm Control Near Guatemala: The U.S. released its billionth sterile screwworm fly from a facility in Chiapas, Mexico, near the Guatemala border, as the region fights a flesh-eating pest that threatens livestock and livelihoods. Water Diplomacy Push: GWPO and partners launched a Global Ambassadors’ Forum for Water and Economic Diplomacy at World Water Week 2026, with Guatemala among participating countries. Connectivity Linked to Guatemala: Telxius announced a new Cancun Landing Gateway and edge data center tied to the Tikal submarine cable connecting Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, to the U.S. Climate Knowledge in Indigenous Languages: On Mt. Elgon, community radio is helping Indigenous residents translate climate information into local language and connect it to conservation and daily decisions.
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