AGP Executive Report

Peru Tech & Policy: Peru’s eel fishery just became the country’s first to earn Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, after years of tighter rules, onboard observers, and better stock science—plus digital traceability and protections for juvenile and breeding habitats. Peru Tech & Research: A new study on Peru’s Chillón Valley geoglyphs uses field surveys, drone mapping, and modeling to test whether ancient ground markings align with movement routes—suggesting patterns beyond chance, though not yet proving a direct link to roads or rituals. Peru Tech & Industry: Cerro de Pasco Resources updated its Quiulacocha tailings reprocessing work in central Peru, reporting progress toward a two-concentrate flotation plan that targets silver-bearing pyrite and base metals, based on 110+ lab tests. Health Tech: Research highlights how disrupted sleep patterns and circadian rhythm changes in obstructive sleep apnea may raise cardiovascular risk. Climate Tech: Multiple reports warn that a “super” El Niño is increasingly likely, with potential knock-on effects for weather and food systems worldwide.

Peru Tech & Industry: Cerro de Pasco Resources says its Quiulacocha tailings reprocessing tests in Peru are converging on a two-concentrate flotation plan, targeting a high-grade pyrite concentrate and a base-metal concentrate—both carrying silver—after 110+ lab tests across multiple facilities. Digital Transformation (Peru): Vinci Construction is expanding Geoquest’s ground-technologies footprint in Latin America by acquiring Grupo TDM’s geosynthetics division in Peru (subject to approvals), adding waterproofing and soil-stabilization capacity for mining and infrastructure projects. Sustainability & Fisheries: Peru’s eel fishery becomes the first in the country to earn Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, citing improved monitoring, stricter rules, habitat protections, and digital traceability. Tech & Health (global, but relevant): New research links sleep apnea to cardiovascular risk via inflammation, oxidative stress, and circadian rhythm disruption. Smart Wearables: Samsung Galaxy Watch owners are reminded that key features (health and assistant tools) may be off by default and need manual enabling. Climate Watch: Multiple explainers and forecasts highlight a likely “super El Niño” pattern and its potential global impacts, including food and weather shocks.

Peru Tech & Society: A new study suggests Indigenous Andeans in Peru may digest starches like potatoes more easily, thanks to natural selection boosting saliva amylase gene copies—an example of how local biology can shape everyday nutrition. Peru Politics & Tech Governance: Peru’s presidential runoff remains a statistical dead heat as vote counts move slowly, keeping uncertainty high for policy and digital governance priorities. Conservation Tech: Peru is among pilot sites for a bioacoustics project building “soundscape baselines” to detect forest biodiversity changes that satellites and simple carbon metrics can miss. Industry in Peru: Vinci Construction is expanding in Latin America by acquiring Grupo TDM’s geosynthetics division in Peru, aiming to scale waterproofing and soil stabilization solutions for mining and infrastructure. Health Research: New work links sleep apnea and disrupted circadian rhythms to cardiovascular risk via inflammation and oxidative stress pathways. Climate Watch: Forecasts warn a very strong El Niño could intensify global heat and disrupt weather patterns, with knock-on effects for food and energy systems.

Peru Election Tech & Society: Peru’s presidential runoff is still a statistical tie as of 93% counted, with Keiko Fujimori at 50.08% and Roberto Sánchez at 49.92%, raising pressure on election systems, turnout, and public trust while results trickle in. Climate Risk for Peru: UN and NOAA warnings say El Niño conditions are back, with a risk of a historic “super El Niño” heat spike between June and November 2026—bad news for agriculture and water planning across the Andes. Food Supply Chain: A UK-focused analysis flags heat stress abroad as a growing threat to supermarket staples, naming Peru among key fruit suppliers exposed to climate shocks. Health Research: New findings link disrupted sleep breathing patterns to cardiovascular risk via circadian rhythm disruption and inflammation pathways. Trade & Forced Labor: USTR proposes Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 economies over forced-labor concerns, with comments open until July 6. Digital Privacy: A US court update offers practical guidance for businesses facing lawsuits over session replay tracking. Peru Tech Education Diplomacy: Korea Foundation launches an online Korean studies network across Latin America, including Peru, starting August.

Peru Critical Minerals Push: Peru’s government declared uranium and lithium “minerals of national importance” via a Supreme Decree, aiming to speed development on the Macusani Plateau and set up a July 7–8 Lima forum with MINEM and the housing ministry. Peru Digital Finance: The BCRP extended its retail CBDC pilot through March 2027 after surpassing 3.5 million users, with growth driven by rural adoption via Bitel’s BiPay wallet. Peru Election Tech & Uncertainty: Peru’s runoff outcome remained unclear hours after polls closed, with Keiko Fujimori leading narrowly as authorities slowly tally votes amid crime concerns and a large undecided share. Mining ESG in the Region: Chile’s Codelco said its El Teniente secured dual Copper Mark and Molybdenum Mark certifications through 2029 after an expanded audit under RRA 3.0. Climate Risk for Food Supply: UK food imports face rising heat-stress risk as “super El Niño” pressure threatens farmers in key supplier countries. AI & Exports Watch: South Korea’s export surge is tied to AI infrastructure demand, chips, and defense, with record export figures reported. LATAM Fintech/Trading Events: XS.com wrapped its LATAM roadshow with a private client-and-partner event in Medellín after stops in Peru, Mexico, and Colombia, highlighting its IB program and trader education.

Peru’s CBDC Push: The BCRP extended its retail digital currency pilot to March 2027 after it topped 3.5 million users, with balances rising sharply in underbanked rural regions via the BiPay wallet. Lightning Safety Reminder: Experts say many storm deaths are preventable through better public education and strict adherence to lightning protection standards—main advice: get to safe shelter and avoid going outdoors. SpaceX Retail Access: SpaceX’s IPO (SPCX) is drawing huge retail demand; brokers may require minimum account funding and an indication of interest, with Fidelity reportedly lowering eligibility to $2,000. Peru Election Tech & Society: Peru heads into a runoff for president amid crime fears, with Keiko Fujimori facing Roberto Sánchez in a tight race. Mining Tech Angle: Peru’s role in critical minerals keeps showing up, including major upcoming industry events like WMC 2026 in Lima focused on mining tech and transformation.

Peru Election Tech & Society: Peru’s runoff is set for June 7, with Keiko Fujimori facing Roberto Sánchez amid deep voter uncertainty and rising crime fears; voting is mandatory for 18–70, results could take days, and millions are registered including voters abroad. Mining & Critical Minerals (Peru): The World Mining Congress (WMC 2026) lands in Lima June 24–26 under “Mining for the Future: Trust, Transformation & Technology,” spotlighting Peru’s role in the critical minerals supply chain and tech partnerships. Energy Transition Policy (Peru): Peru’s Supreme Decree now treats uranium and lithium as “national pillars,” a regulatory shift aimed at accelerating development of the Macusani Plateau’s dual-commodity uranium-lithium potential. Climate Risk (El Niño): Colombia is bracing for an El Niño event with 80% certainty to start this month and extend into early 2027, raising stakes for heat, water stress, fires, and food/energy planning.

Peru’s Uranium-Lithium Push: Peru issued a Supreme Decree naming uranium and lithium “national pillars,” a big regulatory shift for the Macusani Plateau, where both minerals are tightly linked—aimed at turning exploration into a high-tech extraction hub. Energy Transition Demand: A separate industry look says small modular reactors are reshaping uranium demand expectations, tightening the supply-demand balance and influencing mining investment decisions. El Niño Watch for the Region: Colombia is bracing for El Niño with 80% likelihood, with worst-case risks including heat waves, water shortages, fires, and pressure on food and energy. Peru Copper Momentum: Peru’s copper output rose 15% in H1 2026 as major projects hit steady state, reinforcing the country’s role in the global supply chain. Local Tech & Health Data Use: A study explores using clustering on ankle-brachial index and body composition profiles to better understand vascular risk patterns. Crypto Payments in LatAm: Oobit reports USDT dominates stablecoin transaction volume across Peru and other LatAm markets, pointing to growing cash-like crypto usage. Peru Election Context: With Peru set to elect a new president in a runoff, coverage highlights deep distrust, fragmentation, and security fears shaping voter sentiment.

Peru Runoff Politics: Peru heads to a presidential second round on June 7 between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, with deep distrust, fragmented support, and security fears shaping a race still clouded by uncertainty after a chaotic first round. Climate Watch (El Niño): NASA satellite data points to a likely El Niño later in 2026, with scientists warning it can swing Peru’s weather toward both flooding and drought. Mining & Energy: Peru’s copper output rose 15% year-over-year in H1 2026 as key projects hit steady state, including ramp-ups at Quellaveco, Antamina, and Las Bambas. Lithium Push: The U.S. DOE announced $100M to speed lithium extraction innovation, highlighting the global race for battery minerals that Peru is also positioning for. Bioeconomy & Training: IICA and the Latin American Bioeconomy Network launched BioSinergia 2026 webinars to turn biological resources into sustainable development projects. Environment & Rights: A new report warns extractivism—oil, gas, highways, and illegal mining—threatens Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation in Peru and Brazil’s Yavarí-Tapiche corridor. Tech & Payments: Oobit’s LatAm report says USDT dominates stablecoin usage across Peru and the region, with rapid growth in markets like Brazil and Colombia.

Peru Election Tech & Security: Peru’s presidential runoff is set for Sunday, with Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez facing a tight race shaped by crime and extortion fears—an environment where digital misinformation and public safety tech will likely matter more than ever. Climate Monitoring: NASA says a broad swell of warm water has reached the western Pacific, a key precursor for a looming Super El Niño that could intensify extreme heat and disrupt rainfall patterns. Cybersecurity: The Silent Ransom Group (SRG) is shifting to fast-flux DNS infrastructure, and researchers say they’ve mapped the network to help ISPs and defenders counter ongoing extortion campaigns. Sustainable Food Tech (Peru): Austral Group becomes the first Peruvian firm to register fishmeal and fish oil in the GFLI database, aiming to make environmental impact data transparent and comparable for global feed buyers. Biodiversity Genetics (Peru): A genetic study finds only nine desert pampas cats in Peru’s San Pedro de Vice mangroves, with just two breeding—raising urgency for conservation action.

Peru Election Watch: Peru’s presidential runoff is set for Sunday, with voters choosing between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez as crime and extortion fears dominate the campaign. Climate & Space Monitoring: NASA and ESA-linked Sentinel-6 data show a warm Kelvin wave building toward South America, a key early signal for El Niño impacts that could hit Peru’s weather and water patterns. Amazon Health Tech: U.S. Ambassador Bernie Navarro visited NAMRU SOUTH in Peru to highlight ongoing biosurveillance and infectious-disease research across the Amazon basin. Peru Research Exchange: Ocho Sur and Fulbright Peru launched an academic exchange program to fund Peru–U.S. research trips focused on Amazon science. Agritech & Food Exports: Peru’s highlands story underscores rural frustration ahead of the vote, while broader regional coverage points to how climate swings and market pressures shape agriculture. Regional Tech Policy: OECD ministers backed targeted industrial policies while defending open trade, and Peru’s aerospace contribution (Peru SAT-1) continues to surface in regional science coverage.

Peru Tech & Policy: Peru’s tech-and-science ecosystem gets a boost from international health and research ties: the U.S. Ambassador visited NAMRU SOUTH in Iquitos to highlight ongoing infectious-disease biosurveillance across the Amazon basin, reinforcing regional outbreak detection and biomedical collaboration. Climate & Earth Observation: NASA and ESA’s Sentinel-6 satellite data shows a warm Kelvin wave building toward South America, with sea levels off Peru running more than 15 cm above averages—an early sign that El Niño conditions may intensify and reshape weather and commerce. Biodiversity Research: Southern Illinois University researchers helped formally name three new poison dart frog species from Peru and Brazil, underscoring how much Amazon biodiversity is still undiscovered. Education & Exchange: Ocho Sur and Fulbright launched Peru–U.S. academic exchanges focused on Amazon research, funding professor and researcher travel to strengthen studies and lectures. IP & Digital Rights (regional signal): A Chilean court ordered Amazon Prime Video to pay Chileactores about $7.3M in unpaid performer royalties, a reminder that streaming platforms face real legal obligations for local content.

Biodiversity in the Amazon: Southern Illinois University researchers helped formally name three new poison dart frog species in Peru and Brazil—Yaminawá, Inti, and Taboca—highlighting how much Amazon wildlife is still undiscovered. Wildlife tech for Peru: In Tambopata, Peru’s SERNANP is using AI to process camera-trap images and estimate jaguar density faster, cutting months of manual work to days. Public health in the run-up to World Cup 2026: PAHO warns of a measles resurgence across the Americas and urges mass, timely immunization plus stronger border health surveillance ahead of the tournament. Peru–OECD diplomacy: Peru’s Council of Ministers says the country is pushing its OECD accession process, with Israel also set to boost cooperation in mining, technology, and cybersecurity. Earth science update: A 5.0-magnitude quake hit the Peru–Brazil border region, according to GFZ. Climate watch: New satellite data points to a warm Kelvin wave near Peru and suggests El Niño conditions may intensify.

Cybersecurity & Geopolitics: ESET reports China-linked threat groups (including FamousSparrow and NegativeGlimmer) ramping up cyber operations against Latin American government entities, with targeting patterns that can overlap across regions. Climate & Food Security: Multiple forecasts point to a likely “Super El Niño,” with Pacific heat building fast and raising odds of stronger droughts, floods, cyclones, and extreme heat—pressuring water and food systems already strained worldwide. Peru Critical Minerals: Peru’s government issued a decree declaring uranium and lithium nationally strategic, setting up a July 7–8 forum on energy leadership and smart-city development. Mining Tech & Trade: Brazil brings 19 machinery and mining tech companies to Exponor 2026 in Chile, aiming to deepen regional automation and efficiency partnerships. E-commerce Policy: Industry delegates say Europe’s low-value import reforms may be disruptive, but not like the US de minimis shock—Peru is cited as an example of how quickly new ecommerce flows can form. Health & Research: A Peruvian-linked Andes trek to Machu Picchu is raising funds for prostate cancer research, highlighting high-altitude science and endurance fundraising. AI & Society: A New York congressional candidate proposes a federal AI plan focused on public control over data centers, worker impacts, privacy, and child safeguards.

AI Economy Anxiety: A new report from the San Francisco Bay Area paints AI hiring as a frenzy with “hundreds of millions” in pay, but also deep fear among top engineers that automation could leave them behind fast. Academic Integrity Under Scrutiny: Indonesian academia faces backlash after an alleged conference misconduct case where a researcher reportedly changed her hijab and name tags to present multiple abstracts. Public Health & Wildlife: Norway confirms polar bear deaths in Svalbard linked to highly pathogenic bird flu (H5N5), raising alarms about spread in Arctic ecosystems. Peru Security Reality Check: Ahead of Peru’s runoff, AP reports extortion and killings are surging, with gangs increasingly targeting small businesses and transport workers. Peru Tech & Talent Pipeline: A Miami internship program partners with a Peruvian restaurant group, offering roles in sales analytics, marketing strategy, and inventory systems. Climate Watch: UN and meteorology updates warn El Niño chances are near-or-above 90% by November, with heat and extreme weather risks rising.

Crime & Politics: Ahead of Peru’s Sunday presidential runoff, Trujillo residents report extortion and killings surging—extortion complaints up fivefold to nearly 29,000 in 2025, with murders more than doubling—pushing people to vote under fear and rely on private security. Health Tech in Peru: Nanox expands in Peru via an exclusive distribution deal with Top Med for Nanox.ARC medical imaging, starting with a pilot and an expected first deployment of six systems once permits land. Energy & Critical Minerals: Peru’s government issued a Supreme Decree naming uranium and lithium as nationally strategic, setting up an “Uranium and Lithium” international forum in Lima on July 7–8, 2026. AI & Media Risks: A report says the Pentagon is using an AI-driven content operation to target Latin America with propaganda-style output. Space/Science Outreach: BYU’s astronomy group runs free weekly planetarium watch parties—an example of how science clubs keep public engagement going. Tourism Tech: A global tourism summit in Beijing spotlights AI, big data, and smart infrastructure reshaping destination management.