AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoH-2B Labor Demand Signals: USCIS reported H-2B worker approvals tied to specific U.S. worksite states for fiscal 2026 through June 30, with Delaware (545, 100% approval), Missouri (5,740, 100%), New York (5,893, 99.6%), Florida (20,100, 99.1%), and South Carolina (6,685, 100%) among the latest figures; other states showed lower approval rates including Indiana (2,568, 93.3%) and Nebraska (1,163, 97.5%), highlighting uneven processing outcomes across jurisdictions. Central America Migration Pressure: A Central American migrant caravan in Mexico added about 300 people—mostly Hondurans—after crossing from Guatemala into Chiapas, citing economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity, and lack of formal work as drivers. Honduras Tourism/Investment Model Under Scrutiny: Reporting from Roatán describes Prospera, a private city-state with gated access and rules outside Honduran law, as part of a broader “special economic zones” push backed by Silicon Valley investors. Banana Supply Chain Watch: Banana growers say retail supply may hold for now, but weather volatility tied to El Niño/La Niña swings and disease pressure are raising production and transport costs across key origins including Honduras. Regional Security Diplomacy: OAS member states urged the UN Security Council to renew Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate, calling for sustained funding and equipment while emphasizing Haitian-led solutions.
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