AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInvasive Species Alert: The New World screwworm—an animal-killing fly whose larvae feed on living tissue—has been confirmed in a 3-week-old calf in South Texas, after years of containment in Panama and spread through Central America; officials say there may already be more flies in the region, and the response includes quarantines and sterile-fly releases to protect cattle, wildlife, and even pets. Regional Climate Watch: Tropical Storm Amanda and a new system (Invest 91E) are being tracked in the Eastern Pacific, with forecasts focused on whether impacts stay offshore as hurricane season ramps up. Dry Corridor Food Risk: Drought is worsening in Guatemala’s Dry Corridor as El Niño approaches, with wells drying and farmers warning that crop failure could trigger hunger—an area that also includes Nicaragua. Agrochemical Health Concern: New research links glyphosate exposure in agricultural workers in El Salvador and Nicaragua to kidney health problems, raising pressure for stronger farm safety and regulation.
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