AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEcuador–Colombia Power Trade: Colombia’s electricity transfers to Ecuador may be cut off soon as El Niño ramps up drought risk, with Ecuador’s hydro-dependent grid facing tighter supply in the coming weeks/months. Climate Watch: New satellite readings and forecasts point to a likely “Super El Niño,” with warmer Pacific waters (including Kelvin waves) raising the odds of stronger, longer impacts—droughts, floods, and extreme heat—across the region. US Tariffs Over Forced Labour: The US proposed additional 10–12.5% tariffs on dozens of economies, including India and Bangladesh, after Section 301 findings on weak enforcement of forced-labour import bans—potentially complicating ongoing trade talks. Latin America Cybersecurity: A report flags increased China-linked cyber operations targeting government entities across Latin America and the Caribbean, including recent hits on Venezuela and Panama. Local Health (Lopez Clinic): Sea Mar Community Health Centers hired internal medicine physician Dr. Sharon Gill as a full-time doctor for the Lopez Clinic transition, with additional staffing to expand rural care. Biodiversity Note: A study reports daddy longlegs (harvestmen) capturing and devouring live frogs in South American forests, suggesting the behavior may be more common than previously thought.
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