AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnvironmental Rights: A Global Witness report says 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America responsible for 85%—105 deaths—led by Colombia (39) and Brazil (26), as conflicts over land and natural resources keep putting Indigenous communities and small farmers in the crosshairs. Climate & Fisheries: The World Bank has approved funding to restore hurricane-damaged fisheries and berthing infrastructure in Barbados after Hurricane Beryl, backing repairs that protect coastal livelihoods. Caribbean Resilience: A new US$12.55 million regional initiative, CC4FISH-II, launched across Eastern Caribbean states to help fisheries and coastal communities adapt to climate change and disasters, with support for fisherfolk and women-led opportunities. Health Disparities: An American Heart Association study finds only 1 in 5 Hispanic adults in the U.S. has “ideal” heart health, with cardiovascular disease now the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults. Migration & Money: Despite tighter migration enforcement, IFAD data shows remittances kept rising, with Mexico and Colombia among the top recipients. Security & Governance: El Salvador marked Independence Day amid Bukele’s security crackdown, framing independence as safer daily life and freer movement.
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