AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGuatemala Spotlight: Fenix Nickel, a major Guatemala mining company accused of bribery, environmental harm, and violence against Maya communities, has resumed operations in Izabal after a three-year suspension tied to U.S. Treasury sanctions. Culture & Heritage: Two new deep-dives explore ancient Mesoamerica’s sacred materials—Chalchihuitl (jade) and Itztli (obsidian)—linking stone, ritual power, trade, and elite status. Community & Faith: A Catholic-backed truth commission was launched in the Philippines to document extrajudicial killings from Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, echoing a broader regional push for accountability. Migration & Human Stories: Texas DPS says 20 migrants (including four minors) were found hidden inside a truck’s sleeping compartment during an Operation Lone Star stop; authorities identified people from Mexico and Guatemala. Arts & Solidarity: Berkeley’s La Peña Cultural Center hosts “Art Without Borders” this Sunday, with hundreds of works donated by local artists to support immigrant families. Indigenous Peacebuilding: A second global summit on indigenous peacebuilding is underway in New York.
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