Our Scans · Central America · Weekly Summary

• [New] INTERPOL warned that scam centers are increasingly being observed in other regions, including the Middle East, West Africa and Central America. Not For Sale
• [New] In the 2050s (2050-2059), the numerical values of changes in total AF compared with the 2010s show that SSP1 - 2.6 projected a modest increase ranging from 0.6% in North Europe to 3.2% in Central America, while SSP2 - 4.5 projected from 0.9% to 4.4%. Nature
• [New] For travelers heading to regions with El Nino-linked flooding - Peru's northern coast, California after atmospheric river events, the Caribbean slope of Central America, and parts of East Africa - waterborne illness is the most common preventable health risk. El Nino Guide
• In warm climates, such as Central America, South America, Southeast Asia and South Africa, the total AF is projected to increase sharply. Nature
• In Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia, severe dryness threatens maize and rice crops. investing.com
• Some of the greatest near-term opportunities are in Central America, the Caribbean, and the Dominican Republic, where growing economies, expanding tourism, and increasing populations are driving demand for high-quality protein. Pork Checkoff
• El Nino may lead to drier conditions in Central America, making the risk of drought in the Panama Canal a medium-term issue. note
• The Central America region expects drier and warmer conditions. World Meteorological Organization
• The suitable habitat for R. sanguineus could increase in the western US, in Central America, and in some South American countries. PubMed Central (PMC)
• WEF Guatemala 2026 will gather executives, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders in Guatemala City to strengthen female leadership, strategic networking and decision-making across Central America. Guatemala Portal
• Emerging markets in South & Central America, the Middle East, and Africa also have many untapped opportunities for retail technology providers and manufacturers to expand. The Insight Partners
• Emerging markets in South and Central America, the Middle East, and Africa have many untapped opportunities for premium software management providers and managed service firms to expand. The Insight Partners

Last updated: 03 August 2026