AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEl Niño Food Shock: The UN World Food Programme warns nearly 50 million more people could face acute hunger as El Niño intensifies, with acute cases projected to jump from 225 million to 274 million starting in September. Climate Fallout for Tourism: Record sargassum seaweed is smothering Caribbean and Gulf beaches, disrupting tourism and raising cleanup and air-quality concerns as it decomposes. Energy Transition Stress Test (Trinidad & Tobago): T&TEC stopped taking power from the 92MW Brechin Castle solar farm, triggering backlash over planning and contract failures that could derail the country’s renewables push. FIFA Governance Crisis: FIFA apologized to members over “errors” in its scrapped World Cup stake-sale plan, while leadership reaffirmed support for Gianni Infantino amid mounting pressure. Regional Business Signals: Diageo shares surged after “Drastic Dave” Lewis pledged up to $850m in cost savings, with Latin America growth cited even as other regions lag. Caribbean Sports & Talent: The CPL starts Aug. 7 across eight countries, spotlighting emerging stars to watch. Aviation Policy (Brazil): Brazil’s SAF mandate for commercial flights begins in 2027, but airlines worry about limited supply and high costs.
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