AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNew World screwworm threat: The USDA confirmed the flesh-eating New World screwworm in a Texas calf, the first U.S. case since the 1960s, after the parasite spread through Central America and Mexico—triggering quarantines, movement controls, expanded trapping, and sterile-fly releases to protect livestock and prevent border crossings. Aviation and fuel shock: Airline executives meeting in Rio de Janeiro at IATA’s summit will confront the Iran-war-driven jump in jet fuel costs, route disruptions, aircraft delivery delays, and whether carriers can keep fares up while still meeting climate goals. El Niño and food security: Dry weather is already disrupting crop planting across Asia, with wheat and rice prices rising as a strong El Niño is expected to intensify heat and drought later in 2026, with knock-on risks for North and South America. India–Venezuela ties: PM Modi met Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez in New Delhi, with talks focused on energy security, trade and investment, healthcare and renewables. World Cup build-up in Brazil: Brazil striker Igor Thiago said he’s eager to make history as the squad prepares for the U.S.-Canada-Mexico tournament. UN Security Council: Germany failed to win a temporary UN Security Council seat, losing to Austria and Portugal, while Trinidad and Tobago secured its spot for 2027–2028.
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