AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFlood Risk: El Niño-driven rain has pushed the Paraná, Uruguay and Iguazú rivers higher in northeastern Argentina, killing two people and displacing more than 2,000. Further rain could raise river levels next week, with consequences for communities near Uruguay’s borders. Cleaner Shipping: The China Zorrilla, the world’s largest battery-electric ship, has begun passenger service between Buenos Aires and Colonia, carrying up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the Río de la Plata. Environmental Crime: Uruguay is among 11 countries whose proposal for a UN protocol on crimes such as illegal mining, wildlife trafficking and waste trafficking has won approval to begin negotiations. Invasive Species: The golden mussel, first detected in the Río de la Plata in 1991, has spread through South American river basins, forming dense colonies that can disrupt freshwater ecosystems.
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