AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoArchaeology in Oaxaca: A pristine 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb—linked to the “Cloud People”—was unearthed in Mexico’s Central Valleys, with preserved murals, sculptures, and funerary clues that could reshape what we know about Zapotec rituals and early writing. Climate & oceans: Southern California researchers warn a strengthening El Niño could bring unusual marine species farther north, including hammerhead sharks and whale sharks, as warmer currents shift habitats. Water & pollution: A U.S.-Mexico Tijuana River cleanup effort got county approval for the first phase of new capture and treatment infrastructure to tackle chronic sewage pollution. Biodiversity & wildlife: Global Witness reports at least 124 environmental defenders were killed in 2025, with Latin America accounting for most cases—highlighting the deadly stakes of protecting land and nature. Policy & environment: Mexico’s Supreme Court reform debate continues, while Mexico also faces fresh environmental governance pressure around standards and enforcement. Health & prevention: A PAHO-Gilead lenacapavir HIV prevention deal could expand access across Latin America, with civil society pushing for affordability and uptake.
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