AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEl Niño Alert: The UN weather agency says there’s an 80% chance El Niño forms between June and August and a 90% chance it lasts until at least November, with climate change likely making heat, drought, and heavy rain worse. Peru Crime Surge: Ahead of Peru’s presidential runoff, AP reports extortion has surged fivefold and killings have more than doubled since 2020, fueling fear and insecurity across cities like Trujillo. Nicaragua Prisoner Dies: Nicaragua’s regime announced the death of Indigenous political prisoner Brooklyn Rivera, held for more than 970 days in detention. Costa Rica Migration Move: Costa Rica launched a regularization program for thousands of Cuban, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan, and Colombian asylum applicants with pending or rejected cases, aiming to ease legal stay and allow work. US-Brazil Trade Fight: The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazil despite a US trade surplus, with Lula calling it indignation and threatening retaliation. Cuba Defends GAESA: Cuba rejected US claims about the military-run GAESA conglomerate, saying it helps the economy amid sanctions. Avianca Expands: Avianca began a new nonstop San Francisco–Guatemala City route, boosting direct access to Guatemala’s capital and tourism hub Antigua.
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