AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAgriculture & Labor: Nicaragua’s farm sector is feeling the squeeze as growers lean more on foreign workers via the U.S. H-2A visa program, citing difficulty hiring locals—especially younger workers—while some producers expand recruitment from Mexico, Colombia and across Central America. Climate & Food Security: El Niño is expected to intensify, with warnings that it could drive major food insecurity impacts in Central America, including fragile parts of Nicaragua, affecting maize and bean harvests. Agri-Biodiversity: A new study flags genetically unusual avocado varieties in Nicaragua that appear linked to South American origins—potentially valuable for future farming resilience. Coffee Supply Chains: A coffee business story highlights how tariffs, currency swings, and transport costs are reshaping Nicaragua-linked supply realities for specialty growers. Regional Diplomacy: Costa Rica recalled its top diplomat in Managua for consultations amid concerns over human rights deterioration and cross-border espionage/violence tied to Nicaragua’s Ortega-Murillo government.
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