AGP Executive Report

Honduras Response to Venezuela Quakes: President Nasry Asfura said Honduras won’t send aid to Venezuela after last week’s earthquakes, arguing “Honduras first” and that rescue missions would be too costly. Immigration & Health Access: A Honduran man, Darli Mejia, was indicted in the U.S. over an alleged violent kidnapping and strangulation of his ex-girlfriend, with the victim treated at South Shore University Hospital. Regional Health Workforce Pressure: Cuba’s medical brigade returned from Guatemala after the bilateral health cooperation agreement wasn’t renewed, with Havana blaming U.S. pressure—raising concerns about care continuity for thousands. Public Health Policy Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing TPS terminations for Haiti and Syria could disrupt health coverage and workforce stability for large numbers of people, including those in the region. Food & Nutrition Innovation: WFP highlighted new delivery tools and behavior-change approaches to stretch aid further—relevant for Honduras as partners look for smarter nutrition support.

Honduras-Venezuela Aid Debate: Honduras President Nasry Asfura said the country won’t send aid to Venezuela after last week’s earthquakes, arguing “Honduras first” and citing the high cost of search-and-rescue deployments. Immigration & Health Access: A U.S. Supreme Court decision cleared the way to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, raising fears of deportations and disruptions to healthcare and work for hundreds of thousands. Venezuela Earthquake Response: Reports describe citizen-led relief efforts in Venezuela, including medical support and large-scale community logistics, as the death toll climbs and families struggle to access help. Regional Health Cooperation: Cuba’s medical brigade returned from Guatemala after the health cooperation agreement wasn’t renewed, with Havana saying U.S. pressure influenced Guatemala’s decision—potentially affecting care for thousands. Food & Nutrition Systems: The World Food Programme highlighted innovations to stretch assistance further, including an AI tool to improve food delivery planning and reduce costs. Aquaculture & Local Food Supply: Regal Springs promoted its deep-water tilapia model in Honduras, emphasizing quality and responsible farming.

Honduras Health Policy: President Nasry Asfura said Honduras will not send aid to Venezuela after last week’s earthquakes, arguing “Honduras first” and that even a “contingent” would be too costly. Regional Health & Humanitarian Response: Cuba’s medical brigade is returning from Guatemala after Guatemala let a long-running health cooperation agreement lapse, with Havana blaming U.S. pressure; the withdrawal affects hundreds of clinicians and thousands of patients. Public Health Tools: PAHO launched the ANIMA-AA Kit to help frontline health workers identify and support children and adolescents affected by violence, including sexual violence and child marriage. Disease Watch: Belize is on heightened alert for highly pathogenic avian influenza, citing outbreaks in Honduras and Costa Rica and urging stronger farm biosecurity and reporting of sick or dead birds. Health & Migration Impacts: A Supreme Court decision clearing the way to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians is raising fears for hundreds of thousands of people, with knock-on effects for families and health-related services. Community Health: A Cornell study finds workers with TPS in New York are deeply embedded in civic life and communities, strengthening the case for legal pathways to stability.

Global Health Partnerships: The U.S. and Tanzania signed a five-year global health Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen hospitals, labs, and health workers while targeting infectious diseases like HIV, malaria, polio, and tuberculosis. Public Health & Child Safety: PAHO launched the ANIMA-AA Kit to help frontline health workers identify and support children and adolescents affected by violence, with special focus on girls and sexual violence. Avian Influenza Watch: Belize’s health authority raised bird flu surveillance after outbreaks in neighboring Honduras and Costa Rica, urging strict biosecurity and immediate reporting of sick or dead birds. Disaster Response (Venezuela): Red Cross appeals and citizen-led relief efforts are ramping up after major earthquakes in La Guaira, with urgent needs for emergency medical care, shelter, and safe water. Immigration & Health Risks: A Supreme Court decision cleared the way to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, raising fears for health access and workforce stability; separate reporting also highlights medical vulnerability for detained migrants. Local Health Impact (Honduras-linked): A carbon monoxide poisoning in Missouri killed five people, including three Honduran nationals, underscoring the ongoing need for safe home ventilation and emergency response readiness.

Immigration & Health Access: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, putting hundreds of thousands at risk and raising alarms about knock-on effects for healthcare and caregiving workforces that rely on immigrant labor. Child & Adolescent Safety: PAHO rolled out the ANIMA-AA Kit to help frontline health workers identify and respond to children and teens affected by violence, with a focus on girls and sexual violence. Bird Flu Watch: Belize’s health authority is on heightened alert for highly pathogenic avian influenza after outbreaks in neighboring Honduras and Costa Rica, urging stronger biosecurity and immediate reporting of sick or dead birds. Public Health in Disasters: Red Cross groups and partners are appealing for support after Venezuela’s earthquakes, with emphasis on emergency medical care, safe water, and medicines. Local Justice With Health Implications: A Honduran man in the U.S. was sentenced to 75 years for sexual assault of a teenage girl, underscoring ongoing community safety and trauma-related needs.

Venezuela Earthquake Relief: After back-to-back quakes hit June 24, citizen-led motorcycle caravans are moving water, tools, food, medicines, and pet supplies from Caracas to La Guaira, where hospitals and infrastructure were damaged and the death toll has climbed into the hundreds with thousands missing. Child & Adolescent Violence Care: PAHO rolled out the ANIMA-AA Kit to help frontline health workers identify and support children and teens affected by violence, with special focus on girls facing high rates of sexual and physical abuse. Bird Flu Watch in the Region: Belize’s BAHA raised Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza surveillance, citing outbreaks in neighboring Honduras and Costa Rica and urging stronger biosecurity and reporting of sick or dead birds. US TPS Shock With Health Ripple Effects: The US Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, putting hundreds of thousands at risk and raising concerns about workforce and care disruptions that rely on immigrant labor. Local Safety Alert: A carbon monoxide incident in Missouri killed five people, including Honduran nationals, after a car was left running in a garage—another reminder to prevent indoor gas exposure.

Avian Influenza Watch: Belize’s BAHA has put the country on heightened alert after recent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks in neighboring Honduras and Costa Rica, urging poultry producers and the public to report sick or dead birds and to tighten biosecurity as wild bird migration raises the risk of introduction. Immigration & Health Access: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling cleared the way to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, putting about 147,000 TPS holders in Texas at risk and raising fears of knock-on effects for healthcare and caregiving workforces. Violence Against a Honduran Migrant: A 36-year-old undocumented man from Honduras was sentenced to 75 years in prison in Florida for the sexual assault of a teenage girl on a West Palm Beach bike trail. Carbon Monoxide Tragedy: In Missouri, carbon monoxide poisoning from a car left running in a garage killed five people, including three Honduran nationals, while two survivors were hospitalized. Disaster Response: International aid efforts are ramping up after Venezuela’s back-to-back earthquakes, with Red Cross appeals focused on emergency health care, shelter, and safe water for hundreds of thousands affected.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: Back-to-back quakes (7.2 and 7.5) have devastated northern Venezuela, with reports of hundreds dead and thousands injured, and major damage to hospitals, airports, and other services—prompting an international Red Cross emergency appeal and U.S. urban search-and-rescue support. Disaster Health Needs: Relief priorities are clear: search and rescue, emergency care, safe water, and sanitation for displaced families as rescue operations ramp up. Border Health & Migration Pressure: Catholic bishops from the U.S.-Mexico border region held a border Mass and procession for migrants, highlighting the ongoing human strain at crossings—an issue that often spills into health access and emergency care needs. Local Health Awareness: July is marked as National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, spotlighting cleft lip and palate risks and the importance of early support for affected newborns. Indigenous Conservation & Community Care: A Honduras report from La Moskitia follows Indigenous guardians protecting scarlet macaws while carrying medicine and supplies to remote communities—underscoring how health, access, and environment are tightly linked.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: Back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 quakes have devastated northern Venezuela, with reports of hundreds dead and thousands injured, and major damage to hospitals, airports, and power—prompting rapid international search-and-rescue deployments and Red Cross emergency appeals. Health Access & Care Continuity: In the U.S., a Supreme Court move ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians is raising fears of disrupted healthcare and services for vulnerable families, including those with serious medical needs. Immigration Enforcement vs Public Health: Tennessee is temporarily blocked from sharing identifying details of critically ill undocumented children with immigration authorities, highlighting how policy can directly affect access to lifesaving care. Local Health & Wellness Angle: A cleft lip and palate awareness push for July spotlights risk factors and the importance of early support for affected newborns. Water & Wellness Data: A new global map shows safe drinking water remains out of reach for billions, underscoring ongoing health risks tied to water access. Conservation Health Link: In Honduras’ La Moskitia, Indigenous guardians are protecting scarlet macaws—an example of how community stewardship supports broader environmental health.

Venezuela Earthquake Relief: Back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 quakes have devastated northern Venezuela, with reports of hundreds dead, thousands injured, and major damage to hospitals, airports, and homes; the Red Cross has launched an emergency appeal (including a Bermuda Red Cross call) and international teams are mobilizing, including U.S. urban search-and-rescue equipment and specialists. Access to Care in Honduras: A rural surgery mission highlights how limited access to essential health services in Honduras can leave patients without timely surgical care, while emphasizing longer-term partnerships and local capacity building. Public Health Data: A new global map shows safe drinking water remains out of reach for billions, underscoring the health risks tied to unsafe water and weak infrastructure. Maternal-Newborn Awareness: July’s cleft lip and palate awareness push spotlights prevention risk factors and the need for early diagnosis and treatment pathways for newborns. Immigration & Health Policy Ripple Effects: U.S. Supreme Court moves ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians are driving fear and disruption for immigrant communities, including those tied to healthcare access and support systems. Wildlife & Community Health: In eastern Honduras, Indigenous guardians are working to protect scarlet macaws, linking conservation with local livelihoods and community wellbeing.

Venezuela Earthquake Response: Back-to-back quakes (7.2 and 7.5) have devastated northern Venezuela, with reports of hundreds dead and thousands injured, and major damage around La Guaira and Caracas; the Red Cross has launched a major emergency appeal and international teams are mobilizing, including medical and search-and-rescue specialists. Health Access & Care Continuity: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians is already raising alarms for health and social services, with advocates warning of disruption for vulnerable families who rely on stable legal status to work and access care. Local Health Education: July awareness efforts are spotlighting cleft lip and palate, explaining risk factors and why early diagnosis and treatment matter for newborns and families. Honduras Community Health & Protection: In eastern Honduras, Indigenous guardians are working to protect the scarlet macaw, while a separate Honduras-focused rural surgery mission highlights the gap in essential health services and the need for long-term capacity building. Food Security & Nutrition: WFP is emphasizing behavior change to help people make healthier food choices, aiming to tackle the region’s “poverty-obesity paradox” and improve diet quality.

Disaster Response: Venezuela’s back-to-back earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) have left hundreds dead and thousands injured, with rescue teams racing to La Guaira and Caracas as airports and critical services are disrupted; the U.S. has sent urban search-and-rescue equipment and specialists, while the Red Cross has launched a major emergency appeal to support hundreds of thousands. Maternal & Newborn Health Awareness: July’s cleft lip and palate awareness push highlights that about 1 in 700 babies worldwide are born with these conditions, urging early care and support for families. Community Health Access: A rural surgery mission described work in Honduras hospitals, noting limited access to essential health services and the need for long-term partnerships and local capacity building. Wildlife & Health Link: Indigenous guardians in eastern Honduras are risking their lives to protect scarlet macaws, spotlighting how environmental protection and community health can overlap. Migration & Health Policy: U.S. Supreme Court moves to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians are triggering fears of major health and social-service disruptions for immigrant communities, including in states with large TPS populations.

Rural Surgery Spotlight: A new advisory council piece highlights how global surgical missions in Honduras can improve access, but stresses sustainability through local training and long-term partnerships. Disaster Response: Venezuela’s back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes have killed hundreds and injured thousands, with rescue teams and medical support mobilizing fast, including U.S. urban search-and-rescue specialists and Red Cross appeals. Health Access & Migration: U.S. Supreme Court rulings ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians are expected to disrupt health and safety for large immigrant communities, while separate U.S. state actions threaten care for critically ill undocumented children by requiring immigration reporting. Local Health Policy Watch: Tennessee’s court temporarily blocks sharing identifying information of undocumented sick children with immigration enforcement, underscoring how health systems can collide with immigration enforcement. Food & Nutrition Systems: WFP reports on behavior-change approaches to improve diets, while FAO warns that even with stable global cereal supplies, food access remains vulnerable to shocks—an issue that matters for nutrition planning across the region.

U.S. Immigration Policy Impact: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many Haitians and Syrians, a ruling that could trigger arrests and deportations and disrupt health access for thousands of families who rely on stable work and services. Venezuela Earthquake Response: After back-to-back quakes devastated northern Venezuela, killing hundreds and injuring thousands, the U.S. and other partners are sending search-and-rescue teams, medical support, and supplies; the Venezuelan Red Cross and international appeals are mobilizing help for heavily hit areas like La Guaira and Greater Caracas. Food & Nutrition Push: The World Food Programme highlighted behavior-change work aimed at improving diets across Latin America and the Caribbean, tackling the region’s “poverty-obesity paradox” where healthy food is costly and malnutrition risks persist. Regional Health Security: Central America and Mexico agreed to strengthen coordination to fight New World screwworm and improve veterinary medicine oversight and residue monitoring in milk and meat, with Honduras included in the regional push.

US Supreme Court TPS Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court backed the Trump administration’s move to end Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, clearing the way for deportations while legal fights continue—an outcome that could disrupt work and health stability for families with long ties in the U.S. Healthcare Access Under Pressure: In Tennessee, a judge temporarily blocked a state law that would require reporting undocumented sick and disabled children’s identifying details to immigration enforcement, after families warned the change could cut off life-saving care. Child Deportation Fears: A U.S. senator alleges HHS may be preparing a fast-track removal of 500+ unaccompanied migrant children, raising fresh humanitarian and child welfare concerns. Regional Health & Disaster Response: Venezuela’s earthquakes have left hundreds injured and dozens dead, with health and rescue teams rushing to hard-hit coastal areas. Honduras Climate Health Impact: On Honduras’s Pacific coast, residents of Cedeño are demanding relocation that protects community, livelihoods, and access to services as erosion and storm surges erase homes, roads, and even a health center. Animal Health & Food Safety: Central America and Mexico agreed to strengthen coordination against New World screwworm and improve residue monitoring in milk and meat, with Honduras among participating countries.

US Immigration & Child Welfare: A Democratic U.S. senator, Ron Wyden, says the Trump administration is preparing to fast-track removal of 500+ unaccompanied migrant children, warning it would bypass legal protections; HHS denies the plan. Deportation Protections: The U.S. Supreme Court backed ending Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, clearing the way for removals while challenges continue. Honduras Climate Health Impact: In Cedeño on Honduras’ Pacific coast, erosion has already erased homes, a school, and a health center—residents are pushing for relocation that protects livelihoods and community health. Regional Health Funding: PAHO is launching nearly $25M in projects across Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras to expand essential services, maternal/child/mental health, and outbreak readiness for 1.1M people. Food & Animal Health: Central America and Mexico are coordinating to strengthen New World screwworm control and milk/meat residue monitoring, with Honduras among participating countries. Public Health Access Under Pressure: In Tennessee, a judge paused a law that would require immigration status checks for sick and disabled children seeking care, after doctors warned families could lose life-saving treatment.