AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEl Niño Watch: The World Meteorological Organization says “Super El Niño” is strengthening into a strong event by Aug–Oct, with sea temperatures expected to run more than 2.9°C above average—raising risks of extreme heat, drought and shifting rainfall across Latin America and beyond. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects in Central America and the Caribbean, prioritizing proposals before Sept. 1 and covering solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, clean transport and even energy from sargassum. Caribbean Maritime Transition: An IDB-commissioned study finds no Caribbean port is yet fully ready for shore-side power or green fuel bunkering, but flags the Bahamas and Barbados as closest on policy and regulation—while Nassau’s Nassau Container Port still needs infrastructure and investment. Health & Food Safety: Michigan reported the first cyclosporiasis deaths in the U.S. outbreak, tied to severe dehydration; the FDA investigation traced cases to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms in central Mexico. Politics: Brazil’s Lula, 80, was nominated for a fourth term, facing right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the election.
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