AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Price Shock Watch: The Philippines is flagged as one of the world’s most vulnerable places if global food prices jump, with Nomura ranking it 21st of 110—fuel and fertilizer costs plus El Niño risk could squeeze inflation and limit policy options. Regional Security Spending: SIPRI says Brazil led South America’s military spend in 2025 (about $23.9B), while Uruguay posted one of the biggest relative jumps—another sign of rising regional tension. Earthquake Science: A new study in Science points to “brake zones” on the seafloor that repeatedly stop certain quakes, offering a rare, consistent mechanism behind tremors near Ecuador. Migration Unrest: A U.S.-linked migration pact is sparking protests and anxiety across the Dominican Republic, with spillover concerns reaching Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. Health Myth vs Reality: WHO-linked reporting on hantavirus after a cruise outbreak stresses that long persistence in semen doesn’t automatically mean ongoing contagiousness.
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