AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoImmigration Pressure on the Ground: A new letter from Newark’s Delaney Hall detainees says medical neglect, arbitrary ICE arrests, and family trauma are widespread, with 288 detainees signing it after another round of public scrutiny. Central America Spotlight: Costa Rica is set to host Extreme American Rodeo 2026 in San José on June 7, with competitors from Costa Rica, the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, and Panama. Climate & Food Security: Mayan communities in Guatemala held a centuries-old rain ritual at Chicabal Lagoon as delayed rainfall threatens crops and livelihoods. Guatemala’s Legal Crackdown: Indigenous leaders tied to defending Guatemala’s 2023 election results have spent a year in jail on “terrorism” charges, drawing Amnesty attention. Trade & Agriculture Context: USDA reports U.S. cotton export sales fell sharply, while Guatemala-linked cotton demand appears among the shifting buyer mix. Regional Business Moves: RS2 says it will expand payment processing services across multiple countries, including Guatemala, via a new long-term processing deal.
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