AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInvasive Species Alert: The New World screwworm fly has been confirmed in south Texas for the first time since 1966, with larvae feeding on living tissue in a 3-week-old calf near La Pryor, raising alarms for cattle, wildlife, pets, and even rare human cases; USDA and Texas officials are moving to contain and eradicate it after the pest spread north from Mexico following years of containment in Panama. Climate & Food Security: Across Central America’s Dry Corridor, drought is worsening as El Niño approaches, with Indigenous communities in Guatemala’s Quiché region warning that drying wells and failing crops could trigger hunger again. Nicaragua Conservation & Indigenous Rights: The death in government custody of Nicaragua Indigenous land defender Brooklyn Rivera Bryan (Taupla Brooklyn) highlights ongoing pressure on La Moskitia forests and territories from illegal logging, mining, cattle ranching, and state-backed projects. Sustainability Spotlight (Nicaragua): Flor de Caña, a Nicaragua rum brand, received a top sustainability award in Australia for its “field-to-bottle” model, including renewable energy and carbon-reduction efforts.
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