AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Trade: Panama declared an emergency after two powerful earthquakes, but the Panama Canal stayed open and ship traffic continued, avoiding an immediate disruption to a key trade route. Fuel Costs: Guatemala’s diesel prices rose 66.3% between February and August, the third-steepest increase in UNCTAD’s comparison, adding pressure on transport and business costs. Investment and Agriculture: Chunghwa Telecom has established a Guatemala unit for its Latin American expansion. Meanwhile, severe water shortages and El Niño-driven drought threaten crops and rural livelihoods.
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