AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnvironmental Crime: An Interpol operation across nine Latin American and Caribbean countries led to 233 arrests and identified 60,000 hectares of illegally cleared forest. Investigators also traced suspected Amazon deforestation to companies and financial networks across several continents. Climate: CariCOF warns a strong El Niño could bring drought and humid heat to the Guianas over the next three months; French Guiana is among the areas with a lower forecast risk of flooding. Regional Links: Trans Guyana Airways is preparing at least two weekly Georgetown–Cayenne flights under a new Guyana-France air agreement, but the service still needs operating approvals. The trip could take about 75 minutes, compared with up to 24 hours overland. Connectivity: EllaLink has advanced plans for a submarine cable linking Cayenne with Caribbean territories, with service targeted for 2029; financing and partner commitments are still needed before construction. Space: CNES and Spain’s PLD Space will assess a second launch pad at Kourou for the company’s rockets. Passing: French Guiana is mourning Territorial Collectivity President Gabriel Serville, who died September 30. He helped secure the territory’s CARICOM associate membership in July.
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