AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño Watch for Latin America: Swiss bank UBS warns a strong El Niño could keep inflation elevated and delay rate cuts, with Colombia flagged as the most exposed due to food and electricity price swings, while Brazil and Peru face different climate risks to crops, fisheries, hydropower, and transport. Brazil Biofuels & Sugar: Brazil approved a higher ethanol blend in gasoline (32% from 30%), lifting sugar-linked expectations as mills may divert more cane to ethanol. Coffee Volatility: Coffee futures settled mixed amid illiquid trading and harvest timing pressure, with Brazil’s real strengthening and delayed harvest cited as key drivers. Brazil Shorebirds at Risk: Research highlights rising seas, garbage, and heat threatening migratory shorebirds, including red knots that rely on Brazil’s mangrove-linked feeding grounds. Trade & Market Access: Mexico’s sugar access to the U.S. market is back on track after earlier disruptions, adding clarity for regional sweetener flows. Pest & Animal Health: Canada suspended Texas animal exports over New World screwworm concerns, tightening entry rules for livestock moving north. Local Ag Supply Chain: A new packing facility in Colombia aims to improve avocado traceability to major markets.
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