AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNearshoring & BPO Jobs: ibex CEO Bob Dechant met Honduras President Nasry Asfura and Investment Minister Epaminondas Marinakys to push growth in the BPO sector, with plans to hire 400 people in Tegucigalpa by year-end and expand services for global brands. Energy & Climate Pressure: AFP reports record July heat across regions home to about 900 million people, including Central America, raising risks for agriculture and supply chains. Food Prices: The UN warns July food costs rose as heatwaves and energy price hikes hit staples, with cereals and vegetable oils among the drivers. Oil Palm Human Cost: A GRAIN report links oil palm expansion in Latin America to deforestation, land grabbing, and violence, criticizing weak enforcement and “greenwashing” claims. Port Development: CTI’s Miguel Reyna says cruise terminal planning should start with local stakeholders, positioning the company to close gaps between megaship demand and port capacity. Honduras Land Rights: Rights groups urge Honduras to drop charges against five Garifuna land defenders (OFRANEH) tied to a San Juan, Tela eviction case. Offshore Exploration: Talos Energy agreed an 80% operated interest in a block offshore Honduras, planning new 3D seismic later this year. Hondurasgate Update: New Hondurasgate audios attributed to Juan Orlando Hernández discuss “caletas” and alleged control over police and security channels.
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