AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Health Alert Lifted: The CDC says a Salmonella Newport outbreak linked to imported cantaloupe from Guatemala—sold by Ayco Farms—has ended, with at least 70 sickened across 25 states; FDA says there’s no ongoing risk and no need to avoid cantaloupe generally. Trade & Diplomacy: Ireland’s foreign minister Helen McEntee used a Latin America and Caribbean forum to pitch new trade opportunities, pointing to record €18 billion two-way trade since 2021 and pushing deeper business ties. Guatemala in the Migration Spotlight: The Dominican Republic sent a delegation to Guatemala to study its “Return to Home Plan,” aiming to improve reception and reintegration for returning migrants. Local Impact of Immigration Fears (U.S., with Guatemalan ties): A survey in New York’s Sunset Park found 80% of businesses feel federal immigration enforcement fears are hurting foot traffic; one Guatemalan restaurant owner reported about a 40% drop. Agriculture Costs: Higher diesel and fertilizer prices are squeezing sugar producers, with Guatemala cited among the higher-cost exporters.
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