AGP Executive Report

Climate Watch: El Niño has arrived, and NOAA says there’s a 63% chance it will become very strong by November–January—raising fears of drought, crop losses, and higher food prices across the “Dry Corridor,” including parts of Guatemala and Honduras. Storm Alerts: Tropical Storm Cristina is churning in the Pacific and has triggered warnings for Honduras and neighbors, with heavy rain and flood/landslide risk as it moves along the coast. Wildlife & Health: Honduras is in the wider Central American spotlight as the New World screwworm spreads; U.S. officials report multiple cases after the fly advanced through the region, prompting heightened animal health surveillance. Local Environment Oddity: In Yoro, Honduras, residents reported “fish rain” during a ferocious storm—hundreds of tiny fish appearing across roads and fields—sparking both wonder and questions about how freshwater species show up inland. Conservation Spotlight: A community-led push to protect western Honduras cloud forest habitat is gaining momentum around the rare jade palm pit viper, as deforestation pressures from coffee expansion threaten the ecosystem.

Tropical Storm Cristina Watch: A tropical storm warning is in effect for Honduras and neighboring areas as Cristina churns along the Pacific, with forecasts calling for 4–8 inches of rain (locally up to 12) and a real risk of life-threatening flash floods and mudslides in coastal and mountainous zones. Wildlife & Forest Protection: In western Honduras’ cloud forest, local conservation groups are rallying around the jade palm pit viper, pushing back against deforestation and coffee expansion that has helped drive major humid forest loss. Unusual Wet-Season Phenomenon: Residents in Yoro reported “lluvia de peces” (fish raining from the sky) during Tuesday’s downpours, a centuries-old wet-season mystery that still leaves scientists and locals asking how freshwater fish appear far inland. Climate Signals: NOAA reports May 2026 as the second-warmest May on record, with high odds that 2026 will rank among the four warmest years—raising stakes for Honduras’ already storm-prone seasons. Invasive Threats: New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in the U.S., with officials warning the infestation can spread across Mexico and Central America—an urgent reminder for livestock and wildlife health planning.

Tropical Storm Cristina Watch: Tropical Storm Cristina continues along Central America’s Pacific coast with tropical storm warnings from the Honduras–Nicaragua border to Guatemala–El Salvador, bringing heavy rain and mudslide risk; forecasts warn of life-threatening flooding, with officials urging people to monitor updates and follow local guidance. Climate Signals: New reports say May 2026 ranked among the world’s warmest on record, with high odds that 2026 will be one of the four warmest years—an ominous backdrop for storm impacts. Honduras Biodiversity & Health: Honduras remains in the wider region’s spotlight as New World screwworm spreads through Mexico and Central America, prompting quarantines and raising concerns for livestock and wildlife. Local Environment Governance: A UK Foreign Office update specifically flags Honduras for Cristina-related flash floods and landslides, underscoring how quickly weather hazards can escalate into environmental and community crises.

Tropical Storm Cristina: The National Hurricane Center says Cristina is moving along the Central America coast with heavy rain and 40 mph winds, bringing flood and mudslide risk to coastal areas of Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala over the next few days. Weather Watch: The NHC also notes a new Gulf disturbance with a low chance of development—first time since June 1 that a system has appeared on the Atlantic outlook map—while forecasters warn El Niño could intensify global extremes. Climate Heat: NOAA reports May 2026 was the world’s second-warmest May on record, with a high likelihood 2026 ranks among the four warmest years. Reef Protection Gap: A new report warns many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs remain unprotected, even though reefs help buffer storms and support marine life. Wildlife Health Threat: New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in the US, triggering quarantines in Texas and raising concerns for livestock and wildlife across the region. Local Environment & Safety: UK travel guidance flags Cristina-related heavy rainfall in Honduras, warning of life-threatening flash floods and landslides. Human Impacts of Climate: A Guardian analysis highlights how US immigration crackdowns are hitting people from climate-vulnerable countries, including Honduras, where disasters like Hurricane Mitch have displaced families.

Tropical Storm Cristina Alert: The UK Foreign Office updated guidance for Honduras, warning Cristina could bring heavy Pacific rainfall that may trigger life-threatening flash floods and landslides. Storm Tracking for Central America: U.S. and regional agencies say Cristina formed in the eastern Pacific and is expected to meander near Nicaragua and Honduras, with tropical storm conditions and several days of heavy rain raising flood risk. Coral Protection Gap: A new report says many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs remain unprotected, leaving coastal communities more exposed as warming seas and pollution stress reef-building corals. New World Screwworm Spread: U.S. officials confirmed additional New World screwworm cases, prompting quarantines and raising concerns for livestock, wildlife, and public health across the region. Wildlife & Trade Pressure: Honduras is also in the spotlight for wildlife trafficking, with authorities seizing a jaguar kept as a pet—another reminder that biodiversity protection needs enforcement.

Tropical Storm Cristina: Central America is on high alert as Tropical Storm Cristina forms in the Pacific and is forecast to track near Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador, with heavy rain and evacuation warnings; officials warn flooding and landslides risk as rainfall could reach several inches over days. Regional Storm Watch: Forecasters say the eastern Pacific is already active with Tropical Storm Boris and Cristina, while the Atlantic remains quiet for now—reminding Honduras residents to prepare for more wet-weather impacts. Climate Pressure: A potentially very strong El Niño is developing, with warnings it could drive drought, flooding, heat waves, and food and water disruptions across regions—raising the stakes for Honduras’ weather and disaster planning. Wildlife Crime Crackdown: Honduran authorities seized a live jaguar kept as a pet in Olancho, pointing to ongoing wildlife trafficking pressures on native species. Invasive Pest Threat (US-linked): New World screwworm cases have triggered quarantines in Texas, underscoring how quickly livestock and wildlife health risks can spread across borders.

Tropical Storm Boris & Cristina: The U.S. National Hurricane Center is tracking two Pacific systems—Tropical Storm Boris moving toward Mexico’s Guerrero coast with a Tropical Storm Warning in effect, and Tropical Storm Cristina forming near Nicaragua—raising alarms for heavy rain, flash flooding, and mudslides across southern Mexico and parts of Central America. Honduras Dengue Response: A look back at Honduras’ 2024 dengue emergency highlights how the 2026 season is entering with stronger surveillance, steadier community prevention, and improved tools after earlier hospital overloads and vector-control gaps. Wildlife Crime Crackdown: Honduran authorities seized a live jaguar kept as a pet in Olancho, with investigators linking the case to illegal wildlife trade and sending the animal to a rehabilitation center. Livestock Biosecurity: Texas confirmed its first New World screwworm case in 60 years, with quarantine steps and heightened concern for livestock and wildlife—an issue that also touches Honduras and the region’s shared disease risks. Forced-Labor Tariffs: The U.S. is proposing Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labor import rules across 60 economies, with Honduras among the countries mentioned in related trade-exemption discussions.

Wildlife Crime Crackdown: Honduran authorities seized a live jaguar kept as a pet in Olancho, saying it was likely captured in Mosquitia and traded on the black market—an illegal practice conservationists warn is common among the powerful. Public Health & Climate: A 2026 dengue response update highlights Honduras’ stronger surveillance and community prevention efforts after the 2024 outbreak exposed health-system gaps. Storm Watch for the Region: Tropical Storm Boris is forming in the eastern Pacific and is expected to bring heavy rain and life-threatening flooding/mudslides along Mexico’s Guerrero and Oaxaca—Honduras and neighbors are urged to monitor impacts as conditions shift. Livestock & Ecosystem Risk: The New World screwworm has been detected in Texas after spreading through Central America, raising concerns for livestock and wildlife and underscoring the need for rapid detection and quarantine. Local Environment & Industry: Dinant marked World Environment Day by touting renewable energy, water management, and biodiversity investments tied to climate resilience in Honduras.

Wildlife Enforcement: Honduran authorities seized a live jaguar kept as a pet in Olancho, saying the animal was likely captured in Mosquitia and traded illegally, with the case sent to a rehabilitation center. Animal Health & Biosecurity: The New World screwworm has been confirmed in a calf in Zavala County, Texas, prompting quarantines and renewed concern for livestock and wildlife across the region. Public Health (Dengue): A look back at Honduras’ 2024 dengue emergency highlights how the 2026 response is stronger, with better surveillance and community prevention efforts. Climate & Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Amanda was downgraded in the Pacific, and forecasters say its moisture could boost rainfall in parts of Honduras in the coming days. Climate Action (Business): Dinant marked World Environment Day by touting renewable energy, water management, and biodiversity investments tied to climate resilience in Honduras. Conservation & Crime: Church leaders condemned the May murder of 21 palm-oil workers, including children, linking the violence to gangs and land disputes.

Wildlife Enforcement: Honduran authorities seized a live jaguar kept as a pet in Olancho, saying it was likely captured in the Mosquitia region and traded illegally; the animal was sent to a rehabilitation center, with conservationists calling the raid a deterrent to wildlife trafficking. Public Health & Climate Risk: Honduras’ dengue response is highlighted as stronger in 2026 than during the 2024 crisis, with improved surveillance and community prevention efforts aimed at reducing mosquito-borne spread. Hurricane Watch: The National Hurricane Center downgraded Pacific Tropical Storm Amanda to a depression and is monitoring a Gulf system for next week, while noting Honduras could still see increased rainfall from Amanda’s moisture. Animal Health Threat: The New World screwworm has been confirmed in a calf in Texas after decades, raising concerns for livestock and wildlife across the region and underscoring the need for rapid detection and quarantine. Community Safety: Church leaders in Honduras condemned the killing of 21 workers, including three children, who were reportedly attacked while taking refuge inside a church linked to palm oil plantation work. Corporate Sustainability: Dinant marked World Environment Day by touting renewable energy, water management, and biodiversity investments as climate action that it says strengthens business resilience in Honduras.

Wildlife Crime Crackdown: Honduran authorities seized a live jaguar kept as a pet in Olancho, saying the animal was likely taken from the Mosquitia region and traded illegally; the case is being framed as a deterrent, with the jaguar sent to a rehabilitation center. Public Health & Climate: Honduras’ dengue response is improving heading into 2026, building on lessons from the 2024 emergency—stronger surveillance, steadier community prevention, and more tools to fight mosquito spread. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Amanda is not expected to directly hit Honduras, but its moisture could boost rainfall in coming days. Biodiversity Under Pressure: A wave of violence tied to palm oil plantations has left 21 workers dead in Honduras, including children, with church leaders linking the killings to organized crime and land disputes. Regional Animal Health Alarm: New World screwworm has been confirmed in Texas after decades, raising concerns for livestock and wildlife across the region; Honduras is mentioned in the wider spread pattern as the fly moves north. Sustainability Spotlight: Dinant marked World Environment Day by highlighting renewable energy from palm byproducts, water management, and biodiversity efforts in Honduras.

Dengue Watch: Honduras’ 2026 dengue response is being framed as a step up from the 2024 crisis, with officials pointing to stronger surveillance, steadier community prevention, and improved tools after hospitals were overwhelmed and vector-control gaps were exposed. Climate & Rain Outlook: Meteorologists say Tropical Storm Amanda is not expected to directly hit Honduras, but its moisture could boost rainfall in parts of the country in the coming days. World Environment Day Spotlight: Honduran agribusiness Dinant used World Environment Day to highlight renewable energy, water management, and biodiversity efforts, including large-scale biogas and biomass recovery from palm operations. Wildlife & Livestock Health Risk: The New World screwworm—spreading via flies and threatening livestock and wildlife—has been confirmed in Texas, raising regional alarm for animal health monitoring and rapid response. Violence & Land Pressure: Church leaders condemned the killing of 21 palm workers, including three children, in Honduras, linking the attack to gang violence and land disputes.

New World Screwworm Alert: USDA confirmed a flesh-eating screwworm case in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas—raising alarms for livestock, wildlife, and even rare human infections as the parasite spreads north after detections across Central America and Mexico. Regional Weather Watch: Honduras is under a high probability of rain linked to Tropical Storm Amanda’s moisture influence, with meteorologists tracking how rainfall could shift across the country in the coming days. Climate & Industry Spotlight: Honduran agribusiness Dinant marked World Environment Day by highlighting renewable energy from palm-oil biogas/biomass, water management, and biodiversity efforts—framing climate action as both environmental and business resilience. Violence and Land Pressure: Church leaders condemned the killing of 21 palm-oil workers, including three children, in Honduras—another reminder of how land disputes and organized crime can collide with environmental and rural livelihoods.

Honduras Climate Watch: Tropical Storm Amanda is not expected to directly hit Honduras, but its moisture could boost rainfall across parts of the country in the coming days, keeping weather alerts front and center. World Environment Day (Honduras): Dinant marked World Environment Day in Tegucigalpa by touting climate action tied to business resilience—renewable power from palm-oil biogas/biomass, improved water management, and biodiversity support. Wildlife & Biosecurity: The New World screwworm has been confirmed in a calf in South Texas, raising alarms for livestock and wildlife as agencies move to contain and eradicate the parasite. Local Conservation & Plastics: A Honduran-linked youth effort, “Keepers of the Reef,” is pushing single-use plastic reduction through pledge drives and stewardship messaging. Violence & Environment Link: Church leaders condemned the murder of 21 palm oil workers, including three children, in Honduras—another reminder of how land and resource conflicts can turn deadly. Cruise Impacts (Roatán/region): Carnival’s upgraded private island experience (RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay) signals continued growth in cruise shore development across the Caribbean.

Tropical Weather Watch: Honduras is under a high probability of rain as Tropical Storm Amanda moves over the Pacific, bringing extra moisture even though it’s not expected to directly hit the country. Invasive Species Alert: The U.S. confirmed a New World screwworm case in South Texas, a fly that lays eggs in open wounds and can devastate livestock, wildlife, and pets—raising regional biosecurity concerns. Wildlife & Fisheries Enforcement: Three Honduran nationals were detained after illegal fishing near Belize’s Gladden Spit, in a joint operation that targeted a spawning area. Climate & Food Security: Drought fears are growing across Central America’s Dry Corridor as El Niño approaches, with communities like Guatemala’s Xetzac warning that failing crops could mean hunger. Regional Environment Link: Honduras is also named in a U.S. forced-labor trade probe, with possible new tariffs tied to enforcement gaps.

Wildlife & Livestock Health: The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) has been confirmed in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas—its first U.S. case in 60 years—prompting quarantines and plans to release sterile flies; officials warn larvae can destroy living tissue fast and can even infect humans. Regional Conservation & Fisheries: Belize authorities detained three Honduran nationals after intercepting an illegal fishing vessel near Gladden Spit, inside a protected spawning area, with a drone-assisted operation involving fisheries and conservation partners. Climate & Food Security: As El Niño nears, drought fears are rising in Central America’s Dry Corridor; in Guatemala’s Quiché, wells are drying and farmers warn crop failure could trigger hunger for already vulnerable Indigenous communities. Policy Watch (Honduras-linked): A U.S. trade probe proposes new tariffs on goods from Honduras and other economies accused of failing to stop forced-labor imports, raising pressure on supply chains.