AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLand & Rights: A new Global Witness report says 105 land and environmental defenders were killed in Latin America in 2025—85% of the global total—led by Colombia (39) and Brazil (26), underscoring ongoing violence tied to mining, logging and agribusiness. Food Prices & Inputs: Belizean vendors say produce costs are soaring as the local currency weakens and climate impacts cut yields, with BMDC citing higher import prices from Mexico and hotter conditions hurting freshness. Water for Farms: Mexico agreed to cut Colorado River water use by 500,000 acre-feet over 2027–2028 under Minute 334, adding pressure on irrigation-dependent areas. Circular Ag Innovation: Venezuela’s IVIC is developing cattle dietary supplements using agro-industrial waste biochar to support cellulose- and lignin-digesting microbes, aiming to boost digestion and recycle manure back into soils. Ag Tech & Trade: Mexico seized a suspected crypto mining operation in Puebla, highlighting how digital infrastructure is being used alongside illicit finance—an indirect risk for rural supply chains.
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