AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Shock Watch: A new regional State of the Climate report says Latin America and the Caribbean are hitting record heat and more extreme swings—heat above 40°C, heavier downpours, and drought—raising risks to food, clean water, and health, with Paraguay among the hottest spots. Disease Risk: A hantavirus cluster tied to cruise travel is still unfolding internationally, with WHO reporting 11 cases and three deaths so far, and warning that warming and shifting rainfall can expand rodent-borne threats. World Cup Footprint: As the 2026 tournament nears, scientists and advocates are calling it the most polluting World Cup yet, pointing to the 48-team expansion and massive travel across three countries. Paraguay on the Move: Paraguay is hosting the ALIDE development banking summit in Asunción (20–22 May), with sustainability and climate-resilient investment on the agenda. Heritage & Community: Restoration work on the San Lorenzo Mártir church in Altos enters its final phase, while Asunción’s Independence-week cultural events keep drawing crowds.
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