AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoFuel & Protests: Honduras saw nationwide unrest as fuel prices rose for an 11th straight week, triggering road blockades and tire burnings in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Villanueva and other areas; premium and regular jumped to 153.17 and 135.26 lempiras per gallon, while the government lifted a temporary fuel subsidy from 65% to 70% but said it couldn’t stop further increases. Agri Supply Chain: Banana producers warned of mounting weather, disease, water and cost pressures across the region, with El Niño adding uncertainty that could tighten supply and lift prices—key for Honduras’ export-linked agriculture. Energy Projects (Regional): Caribbean natural gas momentum continues, with operators advancing LNG and offshore work; the coverage flags frontier activity that includes Honduras as part of the broader push for regional energy security. Trade & Industry Policy: A new U.S. tariff-exemption pattern is giving Central America a duty advantage in the trade war, including for qualifying textiles/apparel and some farm exports—important for Honduras’ manufacturing and agricultural exporters. Security & Logistics: A major cocaine seizure in Canada traced back to a container originating in Honduras, underscoring ongoing risks for shipping and cross-border logistics.
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