AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHuman Rights in Detention: A transgender woman says she was handcuffed to a wheelchair and questioned for hours at Arizona’s Eloy immigration detention after being accused of soliciting sex, adding to broader claims of abuse, poor conditions, and limited oversight. US–Ecuador Security and Civilian Harm: Human Rights Watch is urging Congress to investigate a deepening US-Ecuador security partnership after reports of torture, arbitrary detention, and unexplained drone attacks affecting civilians and fishermen. Disaster Care in the Region: El Salvador’s humanitarian mission in Venezuela’s Catia La Mar is running a fully equipped field hospital with free care, treating issues from hypertension and dehydration to wound care and respiratory infections, including follow-up for children, pregnant women, and the elderly. Maternal & Child Health Model: PAHO highlights El Salvador’s “Nacer con Cariño” law as a regional model for maternal and child health. Public Health Systems Strengthening: Belize joined PAHO’s RedFESP network, with El Salvador sharing progress on institutionalizing essential public health functions. Violence and Child Safety: UNICEF/PAHO warn that more than 53,000 children and adolescents were murdered in Latin America and the Caribbean over seven years, with violent discipline also widespread in homes.
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