AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBiosecurity & Agriculture: The USDA confirmed a 6th New World screwworm case in the U.S., a calf in La Salle County, Texas, bringing active detections to six across Texas (5) and New Mexico (1). USDA says it has ramped up sterile-fly releases—millions weekly by air and ground—while Texas and federal officials expand containment. Local Governance & Public Safety: Louisiana is tightening livestock movement rules and increasing surveillance after Texas and New Mexico detections, as officials warn the pest is moving north. Panama-Linked Trade & Logistics: A U.S. Coast Guard notice says ships departing Haiti will face tightened entry rules starting June 22, with enhanced security requirements for vessels calling at Haitian ports—an issue for regional shipping routes that can affect Panama-linked logistics. Panama in the Spotlight: Little League International set 2026 Little League World Series first-round matchups, with Panama scheduled to play the Latin America/Caribbean winner on Aug. 21. International Security: A Spanish court request to the U.S. seeks confirmation of phone data used in the Zapatero Plus Ultra influence-peddling case, with the phone reportedly copied at Miami Airport in 2021.
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