AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEarthquake Risk in Latin America: Two powerful quakes struck northern Venezuela and Caracas, killing at least 188 people as rescue teams search collapsed buildings; a Reuters factbox also revisits the region’s deadliest earthquakes, underscoring how weak infrastructure and preparedness can turn shaking into mass tragedy. Climate Warning for the Region: The World Meteorological Organization flags intensifying climate impacts across Latin America and the Caribbean—record heat, extreme rainfall, drought, warmer oceans, and rising health, water, food, and ecosystem risks—while noting that better preparation can still reduce harm. Peru’s Climate-Resilience and Biodiversity Win: Peru’s municipalities of Satipo and Nauta granted stingless bees legal rights, allowing Indigenous groups and conservationists to sue on their behalf—an unprecedented step for insect protection. Peru Mining Watch: Peru’s energy and mines minister projects about US$6.3 billion in mining investment for 2026, pointing to investor confidence and a large pipeline tied to copper, silver, and zinc. Food Systems & Oceans: FAO reports worldwide fisheries and aquaculture hit record levels in 2024, but also notes a decline in the share of biologically sustainable marine stocks.
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