AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Security & Climate Risk: A “Super El Niño” expected to peak in late 2026 threatens faster deterioration of food security across Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, with conflict-disrupted shipping pushing up food, fuel and fertilizer costs, and IRC warning drought risk could drive 700,000 people in El Salvador toward emergency needs. Market & Trade Pressure: EU rules have led to a ban on some Brazilian beef and poultry imports over antibiotic compliance concerns, raising worries about existing stock and knock-on effects for UK farmers. Agrifood Health & Recalls: A jalapeño pepper recall tied to Salmonella has been upgraded to the FDA’s most serious Class I category, affecting 27 states. Bolivia Biodiversity: Scientists formally identified Leopardus tilcayo, the first new wild cat species in over a century, found in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forests—highlighting the region’s conservation value. Brazil Policy & Public Opinion: An Ipsos survey finds most Brazilians want climate change to be a top election priority, even if it costs money.
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