AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnvironmental Defense: Fundación del Río, exiled since Nicaragua revoked its legal status and seized its property in 2018, will receive WOLA’s 2026 Human Rights Award for its work defending forests and the rights of Indigenous, Afro-descendant and rural communities. Gold Mining Dispute: The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica alleges Chinese mining firms operating in Nicaragua use coercive practices that push artisanal miners to dig illegally across the border; China denies the claims and says its companies do not operate in the border area. Drought and Food Security: The World Food Programme reports that El Niño-driven drought has damaged crops and depleted water supplies across Central America. Farmers in northern Nicaragua warned early of poor rainfall prospects, while rising fertilizer costs added to pressure on harvests and food security.
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