AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEl Niño Watch: NOAA says El Niño is here and could intensify into a very strong event by November–January, raising odds of drought, crop stress, and extreme rainfall across the “Dry Corridor” that includes parts of Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Storm Cristina Hits Nicaragua: Tropical Storm Cristina has been lashing western Nicaragua with heavy rain, flooding, landslides, and major road damage, with authorities warning of life-threatening mudslides and up to hundreds of millimeters in some areas. Illegal Mining Fallout in the Region: Costa Rica’s Crucitas gold crisis is deepening as illegal mining spreads over thousands of hectares near the Nicaraguan border, with reported mercury and cyanide contamination threatening forests, soil, and waterways. Wildlife Health Alarm: New World screwworm is spreading north in the U.S., prompting quarantines and heightened surveillance; experts warn it’s likely not a one-off and could affect animals and livelihoods across the region.
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