AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEarthquake & Tsunami Watch: A powerful 7.3 quake struck off Mexico’s Chiapas coast, shaking Guatemala and El Salvador and triggering tsunami warnings (waves forecast up to 0.3–1m above tide in parts of the region) before authorities reported no major damage. Disaster Response in Guatemala: Guatemala activated its National Response Plan after a 7.4 quake, reporting dozens of aftershocks and emergency incidents while monitoring coastal tsunami risk. Maya Science Breakthrough: Digital scans of Maya wall writings at San Bartolo-Xultun identified an astronomer-mathematician named Sak Tahn Waax, linking inscriptions to named calculations and calendrical/astronomical tables. Agriculture Tech for Resilience: FAO launched CropSuit, a free web app that matches crops to local soil and climate conditions to improve yields and support smarter, more sustainable farming. Public Health Alert (Cyclospora): A major U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell; health agencies urge careful food handling and awareness during peak summer risk. Conservation in Guatemala: Guatemala’s zoo is breeding rare Guatemalan beaded lizards for release, aiming to rebuild wild populations after habitat loss and illegal pet trade. Indigenous Media Funding: The Indigenous Community Media Fund opened a Central America-inclusive call for proposals (deadline Aug 9, 2026) supporting Indigenous community radio and other media.
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