AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSTEM Funding Boost: Soroptimist International of El Centro says its STEAM WARS & BEYOND program has won $100,000+ in multi-year grant support and earned official partnership status with the Soroptimist International Foundation, after being showcased internationally in South Korea—an example of skills-building that can feed Haiti’s future workforce. Election Security Risk: Haiti’s first national vote in a decade (Dec. 13, 2026) faces not just violence and logistics, but also digital interference—disinformation, manipulated media, and threats to electoral tech that could erode trust before a single ballot is cast. TPS Shock to Haitian Livelihoods: Multiple reports track how the end of Haitian TPS in the U.S. is already disrupting jobs and local economies tied to Haitian workers, with mayors and community groups warning of healthcare staffing gaps and business fallout. Caribbean Trade & Energy Signals: The U.S. plans a renewed southern Caribbean push, with Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau set to meet leaders in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana on energy, security, and investment—issues that can shape regional supply chains. Diaspora Money Flows: Remittances remain a key economic lifeline in the region, with Dominican Republic inflows rising 6.4% year-on-year through July 2026, underscoring how migration-linked income supports households and demand.
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