AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Response: El Salvador and Panama escalated to nationwide alerts as drought and extreme heat threaten crops, water and energy—El Salvador issued a maximum alert for meteorological and farming drought, while Panama declared a national emergency tied to water stress and potential impacts on the Panama Canal. Construction & Investment: El Salvador’s construction sector is pulling in foreign capital, with $83.1M in FDI reported for the final quarter of 2026, alongside faster credit growth to construction and rising imports of construction inputs. Growth Outlook: Industry leaders project El Salvador could reach 4.5% GDP growth in 2026, supported by stronger industrial activity and public-private coordination. Energy Infrastructure: Energía del Pacífico marked its 40th LNG unloading in El Salvador, reinforcing gas supply for power generation. Trade Expansion: El Salvador secured duty-free access for 250+ products under a Partial Scope Agreement with Bolivia, cutting tariffs for sectors like food, textiles and paper. Ag Tech for Resilience: With Google satellite monitoring, MAG identified high-risk zones and helped farmers adjust planting and use drought-tolerant seeds, targeting basic grains and irrigated vegetables.
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