AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnvironmental & Land Rights: A new Global Witness report says 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America responsible for 85%—led by Colombia (39) and Brazil (26)—as conflicts over mining, logging and agribusiness keep Indigenous and small farmers under threat. Public Safety & Governance: El Salvador marks Independence Day amid President Nayib Bukele’s security overhaul, framing “freedom of movement” as the new meaning of independence. Regional Climate Resilience: The World Bank greenlights Barbados’ plan to restore hurricane-damaged fisheries, berthing and breakwater infrastructure, aiming to protect a key coastal economy. CARICOM at the UN: CARICOM leaders are set to use the UN General Assembly in New York to push back on the damage done by today’s crisis of multilateralism. Migration & Remittances: Despite tighter migration enforcement, IFAD data shows remittances keep rising, with Mexico and Colombia among the top recipients. Aviation Connectivity: Surinam Airways is exploring a new route linking Suriname, Guyana and St Maarten to boost tourism and regional trade.
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