AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEl Niño Food Crisis: Central America’s Dry Corridor is bracing for severe hunger as El Niño drought hits farmers and livestock, with more than 10 million people affected across Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. HIV Prevention Deal: PAHO and Gilead’s agreement could expand access to lenacapavir for HIV prevention in 14 Latin American countries, with civil society groups calling it a win after earlier coverage gaps. Cybersecurity Watch: ESET reports China-aligned FamousSparrow has shifted deeper into Latin America, swapping in a new SparroWocky backdoor and targeting governments across multiple countries. Digital Infrastructure in Brazil: Brazil’s Northeast is pitching itself as a data-center hub as Lula signs Redata into law, cutting taxes on tech imports for compliant, cleaner-energy-powered facilities. Energy & Trade: A US–Mexico–Canada Agreement review highlights a key gap: investment screening coordination, with calls to strengthen economic security alongside trade rules. Culture & Community: Hispanic Heritage Month kickoffs across the region—from campus celebrations to major festivals—keep spotlighting Latino culture, food and local organizations.
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