AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation & Research: UNESCO is preparing to release ERCE 2025, the region’s key primary education assessment for Latin America and the Caribbean, with first results due in December 2026 on Grade 3 Reading/Math and Grade 6 Reading/Math/Science, involving Honduras and 17 other countries. Climate & Agriculture: The UN and the World Meteorological Organization warn El Niño is “supersized,” with near-100% odds it persists through February 2027, raising risks of heatwaves, floods, and drought—already hitting Central America’s dry corridor and worsening conditions for farmers. Tech & Finance (Honduras link): Cross-border remittance startup Félix Pago raised $200M to scale WhatsApp-based transfers across Latin America, including Honduras, and expand into lending and savings. STEM & Talent: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar held its Class of 2030 convocation, expanding its first-year seats to 140 and welcoming first-ever students from Honduras. Maritime Tech/Noise: A scientific alert from Panama reports boat noise can reduce whale song detection by up to 45%, adding pressure to rethink marine sound management.
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