AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDisaster Response: A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit southern Mexico’s Pacific coast near the Guatemala border, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted; authorities reported no severe damage, though two injuries were reported and aftershocks were expected. Earthquake Recovery: In Venezuela, the double quake death toll has topped 5,000 as the IMF releases about $346 million for reconstruction, with tens of thousands still in overcrowded camps. Food Safety: The CDC says Taco Bell-linked cyclosporiasis in five U.S. states traces back to shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexico supplier (Taylor Farms), prompting recalls and renewed vigilance around produce handling. Public Health Policy: St. Kitts and Nevis is reviewing a national plan to prevent and control non-communicable diseases, with PAHO support and a multi-sector roadmap for 2025–2029. Health & Wellness Regulation: Saint Kitts and Nevis is building a medicinal cannabis banking framework, including a track-and-trace system, to support the sector’s growth. Trade & Health Systems: Brazil’s Lula vowed to respond to new U.S. tariffs while emphasizing that public health should stay central, not get sidelined by trade disputes.
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