AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCentral Banking: Mexico’s central bank kept its benchmark rate at 6.5% and pushed back the timeline for inflation to return to target, citing stubborn underlying price pressures and risks from the peso, climate shocks, and global tensions. Food Security: The UN World Food Programme warned El Niño could drive acute hunger higher, with estimates pointing to tens of millions more people at risk as droughts, floods, and storms disrupt harvests. Public Health: Colorado reported a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers grown in Mexico and served at Chipotle and Qdoba, with both chains stopping sales of the affected peppers. Climate Science: Researchers mapped “aerial rivers” over South America—persistent moisture pathways in the sky that can strongly shape rainfall and water supply. Caribbean Resilience: The UWI Global Campus announced an inaugural Climate Conference in Grenada for April 2027, aiming to boost regional adaptation and resilience. Violence Prevention: The Caribbean Development Bank, UN Women Caribbean, and UWI-Cave Hill launched a regional anti-violence push after a high-level forum focused on youth violence and gender-based violence. Culture & Diplomacy: Qatar Museums and Years of Culture opened “Your Ghosts Are Mine” in Chile, extending cross-cultural ties. Business: ALLOS S.A. reported 2Q26 FFO up 12% and revenue up 11.6%, driven by media and real estate development.
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