AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEl Niño Disaster in Central America: In Honduras’ Dry Corridor, animals are dropping dead and corn fields lie barren as record heat and drought drive hunger, with families like Lidia Ochoa describing a brutal cycle of “sometimes you eat, sometimes you don’t.” Diplomacy After Break: Honduran opposition lawmaker Jorge Cálix met Taiwan’s foreign minister in Taipei, with Taiwan saying it’s open to “all possibilities” for future relations after ties were cut in 2023. Immigration Pressure at Home: In Memphis, activists and families spoke at City Council after an ICE raid, including claims that some detainees were sent back to Honduras. Forced Labor Trade Crackdown: The U.S. USTR convened 50+ trading partners for training on enforcing forced-labor import bans, naming Honduras among economies adopting measures. Environmental Defender Killings: A Global Witness report says 105 environmental defender killings occurred in Latin America in 2025; Honduras recorded 12. Hispanic Heritage Month: Coverage highlights Sept. 15–Oct. 15 celebrations tied to Central American independence dates, including Honduras. Archaeology Under Threat: Honduras’ Copán gets a new LiDAR survey to map hidden Maya structures as modern farming and construction expand.
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