AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEl Niño Preparedness: Latin American governments are ramping up firefighting, water, energy and transport contingency plans as El Niño strengthens, with experts warning forecasts often don’t translate into action. Earthquake & Health Risks: A powerful 7.3 quake off Mexico triggered a tsunami alert that was later lifted; across the region, officials and health workers are watching for injuries and service disruptions. Public Health Workforce: WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, offering hands-on public health placements in Switzerland and worldwide offices. Ecuador Health & Environment: Ecuador’s Sun Chemical achieved BASC certification, strengthening supply-chain security and compliance—relevant for safer operations and risk prevention. Climate + Food Security: Colombia’s banana industry report flags record productivity but warns El Niño could disrupt growth later in 2026. Ecuador Wellness Angle: A travel-health piece shares practical ways to reduce food poisoning risk while abroad, including safer choices around street food and hygiene.
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