AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN World Map Overhaul: The UN General Assembly backed an African-backed push to adopt the Equal Earth projection, voting 164-1 (with the U.S. against) to better reflect Africa’s true size and reduce “symbolic minimization” from the Mercator map. Climate & Hurricanes: El Niño and strong wind shear are “crushing” Atlantic storm development, with activity at the lowest level since 1941. Primary Care Inequality: Researchers used machine learning to build “living evidence” maps on what works to cut primary care gaps, showing both where knowledge is strong and where it’s missing. Caribbean Security & Culture: New York’s Carnival week is set with major NYPD security steps for J’Ouvert and the West Indian American Day Parade after past violence. Costa Rica–U.S. Security Talks: President Laura Fernandez said any potential U.S. ground operations would need legislative approval and focus on transnational crime, drugs, and terrorism—while stressing no plans are underway. Jamaica Tourism Update: Jamaica reported 2.34M visitors and $2.5B in earnings through Aug. 31, with demand recovering faster than hotel capacity after Hurricane Melissa.
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