AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoColombia Election & Health System Stakes: Colombians voted in a razor-thin presidential runoff between far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Iván Cepeda, with security fears, a struggling healthcare system, and political polarization driving the race; de la Espriella’s Trump-backed “iron fist” plan includes mega-prisons, while Cepeda says he’ll preserve Petro-era social policies and continue dialogue with armed groups. Public Health Alert: U.S. officials reported a New World screwworm detection in Texas, triggering quarantine measures and warnings about a potentially serious flesh-infesting parasite that can affect humans and animals. Care Access in El Salvador: First Lady’s Vision Program expanded free eye care and glasses to more than 5,000 schools in El Salvador, boosting access to basic health services for students. Community & Wellness Spotlight: A profile of “Chino Joe,” a Chinese/Belizean/Salvadoran restaurateur, highlights how local business and community ties can support healthier, safer everyday life in El Salvador.
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