AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoAgriculture & Biosecurity: The U.S. confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas (a 1-month-old calf in Zavala County), after the first detection in decades. Officials are expanding quarantine and releasing sterile flies to stop spread—an urgent signal for livestock and wildlife health across the region. Trade Policy: The U.S. is moving forward with Section 301 forced-labor tariffs, proposing 10% for some economies (including Guatemala) with enforcement mechanisms, and 12.5% for others; textiles and certain CAFTA-DR duty-free flows are partially exempt. Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir announced winter route expansion that adds Turks & Caicos, Belize, and Guatemala City, aiming to connect underserved leisure markets across the Caribbean and Central America. Craft & Supply Chains: We Are Legacy launched NFC-based digital product identities for handmade goods, embedding maker, materials, and production details to boost transparency and market recognition. Mining & Water Risks (Guatemala): A Guatemala-led aquatic protest targets a proposed gold/silver mine near Lake Güija, warning pollution could threaten the watershed feeding El Salvador’s drinking water.
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