AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel Price Protests: Honduras saw fresh nationwide unrest as fuel prices rose for the 11th straight week, triggering road blockades and tire burnings in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Villanueva and other areas; premium and regular gasoline 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. Banana Supply Pressure: A new industry note warns banana producers across Latin America—including Honduras—are facing mounting weather, disease, water and cost challenges, with El Niño adding uncertainty for 2026 supply and pricing. Trade Advantage for CAFTA-DR: Another report says Central America has gained tariff relief in the U.S. trade war, helping garment makers and some farm exports (including tropical categories like coffee and bananas) keep duty advantages under CAFTA-DR exemptions. Drug Trafficking Link to Honduras: Canada’s Vancouver Police seized 328.55 kg of cocaine worth about $5.8M from a shipping container traced to Honduras, highlighting continued risks for logistics and port supply chains.
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