AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño Watch: The UN and NOAA say El Niño conditions are back, with sea temperatures running about 6°C above average in parts of the tropics and a risk of a historic “super El Niño” heat spike between June and November 2026—raising alarms for floods and drought across the Americas, including Peru. Peru Politics: Peru’s presidential runoff remains razor-thin as Keiko Fujimori holds a narrow lead over Roberto Sánchez with most ballots counted, while rapid counts differ—keeping uncertainty high. Critical Minerals: Peru is positioning uranium and lithium as strategic priorities for 2026, signaling a push to secure supply chains tied to the clean-energy boom. Mining ESG: Chile’s Codelco says its El Teniente has earned dual Copper Mark and Molybdenum Mark certifications through 2029, reflecting tighter third-party sustainability standards that Peru’s mining sector will likely face too. Food Security: A UK analysis warns heat stress tied to El Niño could disrupt global food supplies, with Peru named among key fruit suppliers exposed to climate impacts. Sustainability Projects: Premios Verdes released its 2026 ranking of 500 socio-environmental projects; Peru ranks among the top countries by project count.
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