AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño Shock for Honduras’ Food and Energy: The UN’s weather agency says a “supersized” El Niño is intensifying and likely to persist through February 2027, with Honduras already seeing erratic conditions and drought that are hitting crops and raising risks for hydropower and other energy sources. Land Rights Under Pressure: UN experts urged Honduras to halt evictions of peasant, Indigenous, and Afro-descendant communities tied to Decree 107-2026, warning the agro-industrial land law could enable dispossession without proper agrarian review or consultation, undermining the right to food. Honduras–Dominican Republic Cooperation: Honduras and the Dominican Republic agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation, including potential support tied to Honduras’ push for the 2029 Games and interest in Dominican-made military aircraft and armored vehicles. Regional Banking Integration (Panama): Davivienda Group finalized a consolidation in Panama after integrating Scotiabank operations, reporting nearly $80B in assets and positioning the country as a regional banking hub—relevant for Honduras firms watching Central American finance. Security and Organized Crime Signals (Panama): Panama’s police and migration authorities highlighted investigations into loan-sharking and organized crime links, a reminder of the financial crime risks that can spill into regional logistics and investment climates.
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