AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgriculture & Food Security: In southern Honduras, drought has wiped out the final corn planting for many small farmers, with EFE describing near-barren harvests in Marcovia and the fear that missed maize now threatens tortillas, livestock feed, and next season’s survival. Climate Risk: A new global warning says El Niño is “supersizing” and is expected to intensify into late 2026, raising the odds of drought, flooding, and extreme heat that can hit agriculture and energy systems well beyond the first affected regions. Energy & Industry Policy: Honduras’ Congress approved an energy reform that critics say carries privatization risk, with political debate also tied to how ENEE would be managed. Finance & Remittances: Félix Pago, a WhatsApp-based cross-border money transfer and top-up firm serving countries including Honduras, raised $200M to scale remittances and expand into lending and savings. Trade & Logistics Context: The Panama Canal is set to cut daily transits due to drought, a reminder that regional weather shocks can ripple into shipping schedules and costs. Governance & Business Climate: A Honduran judge dismissed remaining fraud and money-laundering charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernández, removing a major legal obstacle and adding uncertainty to the broader political backdrop for investment.
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