AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBolivia Protests: President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity push is colliding with weeks of anti-austerity street blockades, with shortages reported and negotiations failing as labor, farmers and rural groups demand his resignation. Cocoa & Coffee Policy: Venezuela’s National Assembly is fast-tracking its Cocoa Law and Coffee Law after public consultation, aiming to lock in protections for producers. Amazon Deforestation: Brazil’s Amazon clearing fell to the lowest level since 2019 (985,000 hectares), with MapBiomas linking the drop to stronger enforcement—though fires are not counted. Bees & Imports: Jamaica warns that imported honey could bring bee diseases that could wipe out local apiaries, urging shoppers to report suspected illegal imports. Cargill Cocoa Pressure: Cargill is rolling out NextCoa, a grape-seed-based chocolate alternative designed to help food makers sidestep cocoa price swings tied to drought and disease. Mexico Migration: In Tapachula, deported Cubans and other migrants say there’s little work and limited status regularization, pushing people into shelters and street survival.
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