AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Risks: El Niño is strengthening and could be among the most powerful since 1950, with a December peak expected. Shifting rainfall threatens drought, floods and food supplies across Latin America; fishers are already reporting heat-driven losses. Brazil’s Runoff: Flavio Bolsonaro edged ahead of Lula in the first round, 47.03% to 45.16%, setting up an Oct. 25 vote that could reshape regional politics. Regional Economy: The World Bank projects 2.2% growth for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026, but outlooks diverge sharply: Guyana is forecast to grow 23.7%, while Trinidad and Tobago faces slowing growth and continued reliance on hydrocarbons. Wildlife: Scientists identified the tilcayo, a new wild cat species in Bolivia’s Yungas—the first such discovery in more than a century. A WWF report, meanwhile, found monitored wildlife populations in South America fell an average 95% from 1970 to 2022. Caribbean Climate Finance: Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados urged stronger climate funding, warning that island states need support that protects communities while enabling development.
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