AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildlife Health Watch: The USDA confirmed three more New World screwworm cases in Texas, bringing the total to 15, and said sterile-fly releases are being scaled up with a second facility in Mexico planned to add another 100 million sterile flies per week. Regional Diplomacy & Environment: At the OAS General Assembly in Panama, the OAS launched a collaboration platform with the private sector aimed at turning dialogue into action, with panels including energy, critical resources, and biodiversity—and a dedicated discussion on the Panama Canal as a trade and integration hub. Conservation & Fisheries Enforcement: At Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya and the U.S. agreed to visa restrictions targeting people linked to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, alongside a major maritime security commitment. Panama Governance Risk: Panama’s Ombudsman warned that transferring prisoners to Coiba could jeopardize UNESCO World Heritage status, as Panama moved high-risk inmates to the island prompting renewed UNESCO concern. Invasive Species Alert (Broader): Texas also launched a new screwworm information tracker for residents, reflecting how fast the outbreak is spreading beyond the border.
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