AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health & Travel Risk: With the 2026 World Cup bringing over a million visitors to the U.S., experts warn that weakened disease preparedness could raise risks during major outbreaks, including Ebola and measles. Animal Health & Biosecurity: Texas confirmed the first New World screwworm case in decades, raising alarms for livestock and wildlife as the parasite spreads north from Central America. Regional Disease Watch: PAHO is urging Americas governments to boost measles vaccination and border surveillance ahead of the tournament, citing a sharp rise in cases across the region. Guatemala Tech for Discovery: Guatemala researchers are using drones and LiDAR in the Mirador Basin to map hundreds of Maya sites, accelerating archaeological discovery in dense rainforest. Climate & Water Projects in Guatemala: HCLTech’s $1M Climate Action Grant backs a Guatemala water-security effort in the dry corridor, aiming to expand rainwater harvesting for families. Medical Innovation: A robot-assisted cardiac telesurgery reportedly set a new long-distance record between Guyana and India, highlighting advances in remote surgical systems. Space/Tech in Guatemala: A DJI drone project is said to reveal hidden Maya megacities across Guatemala.
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