AGP Executive Report

Peru–Space Cooperation: Peru and the U.S. launch a bilateral initiative to strengthen space cooperation, signaling more regional momentum for science and tech partnerships. El Niño Research: Galápagos coral records suggest El Niño events are now more extreme than in the past 1,000 years, with intensification tied to human-caused warming. AgTech for Peru: Peru’s mango sector faces climate-driven flowering drops and weak tech transfer; experts push more research, producer training, and a “Marca Perú Mango” quality seal tied to sustainability and zero-residue standards. Mining + AI in Argentina (Latin Metals): Latin Metals partners with Geomorphic AI to use its Argentina exploration database to generate and rank new mineral targets for potential acquisition. Fisheries Transparency: Sixteen nations back the Mombasa Declaration to improve fisheries transparency and curb illegal fishing using low-cost data-sharing reforms. Peru Tech/Industry: Yango Group expands Great Place to Work certification to 17 countries, including Peru, reflecting growing regional tech operations.

Space & Astronomy: SpaceX is set to launch NASA’s Roman Space Telescope on a Falcon Heavy, aiming to map dark energy/dark matter and hunt for potentially habitable exoplanets with far wider sky coverage than Hubble. Climate & Risk: Ecuador declared a nationwide emergency over El Niño, with red-alert measures for evacuations as drought and wildfires loom; Peru is also under emergency coverage in a third of cities. Peru Tech/Science: Peru and the U.S. launched a bilateral initiative to strengthen space cooperation, while Peru’s use of LiDAR is credited with uncovering a hidden 2.5 km Inca Trail segment near Machu Picchu. Health/Environment: Australia’s escalating H5N1 bird flu crisis is highlighting gaps in wildlife protection, including risks from backyard bird feeding. Tech & Data Preservation: DIY archivists used a machine-learning workflow to process hundreds of thousands of Nikon scans to preserve rare Urdu books—an alternative to “scan-and-destroy” AI training practices. Disaster Science: Glacial lake outburst floods are again in focus after Alaska’s Suicide Basin incident, underscoring the need for monitoring in remote mountain regions.

Space & Research: SpaceX is set to launch NASA’s Roman Space Telescope on a Falcon Heavy, aiming to map dark matter and dark energy and boost the hunt for potentially habitable exoplanets with far wider sky coverage than Hubble. Climate Watch: El Niño is already driving record ocean heat and cascading impacts, with Ecuador declaring a nationwide red alert and Peru warning of food and extreme weather risks in parts of its cities. Peru Tech & Policy: Peru and the U.S. are launching a bilateral initiative to strengthen space cooperation, while Peru also consults on updated net neutrality rules. Archaeology Tech: Peru’s Caral research gets a tech push as China and Peru plan archaeological research tied to the Caral civilization. Ports & Industry: Callao is highlighted as Latin America’s first port terminal to offer shore power (“cold ironing”), a step toward cleaner operations. Regional Tech Diplomacy: China’s Hexi Corridor roadshow in Beijing spotlights cultural and industrial ties, with Peru’s embassy deputy attending.

Peru–U.S. Space Push: Peru and the U.S. launched a bilateral Space Council to boost public policy, education, and industry ties in space science—aimed at disaster risk management, agriculture, anti-illicit crops, and deforestation mitigation. Strategic Minerals Pact: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru signed a declaration to coordinate on strategic minerals like copper and lithium, setting up working groups for geological data sharing, oversight rules, and joint research and talent development. El Niño Watch for Peru: New reporting warns that a potentially record-strong El Niño is unfolding on top of unprecedented warming, raising stakes for extreme weather and global impacts. Climate Risk in the Andes: Peru is named among countries facing glacial lake outburst flood threats; efforts are accelerating early warning systems for high-risk lakes. Ancient Tech in Peru: Researchers used satellite imagery to better explain Nasca’s puquios—spiraling underground water systems that helped communities survive long droughts. Local Tech & Governance: Peru consults on updated net neutrality rules, a move that could shape how connectivity and services evolve for users.

Space Policy: Peru and the U.S. launched a Bilateral Space Council to expand cooperation in space science and public services like disaster risk management, agriculture, anti-illicit crops, and deforestation mitigation, with a focus on training Peruvians for space engineering and tech careers. Strategic Minerals: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru signed a declaration to coordinate on copper and lithium supply chains, share geological data, and pursue joint research and innovation with multilateral support—aiming to meet energy-transition and AI-driven demand growth. Climate & Water Risk: After Nepal’s glacier-collapse floods, experts warn that accelerating glacier retreat is also raising glacial flood and mudslide risks for Chile, Argentina, and Peru, threatening drinking water and vulnerable infrastructure. AI & Privacy: A new report highlights how browser fingerprinting can track users without cookies, pushing calls for stronger privacy protections. Energy Transition Watch: New analysis links the Iran war’s disruption to higher fossil-fuel costs and a faster shift toward renewables, with clear winners and losers across countries.

Strategic Minerals Pact: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru signed a declaration to boost cooperation on copper and lithium, including shared geological data, coordinated oversight, and joint public-private research and innovation—aimed at meeting energy-transition demand that could surge 400–600% over the next decade. Archaeology with LiDAR: Peru’s Inca heritage got a boost as researchers used LiDAR near Machu Picchu to map 2.5 km of previously hidden pre-Hispanic roads plus platforms and terraces, revealing more about Inca territorial planning. Climate Risk for the Andes: After a Himalayan glacier collapse, experts warn that accelerating ice-sheet retreat is raising the odds of catastrophic floods and mudslides in Chile, Argentina, and Peru, threatening water supplies and communities. Peru’s Mango Season Watch: Peru’s 2026–27 mango push is underway amid El Niño-linked uncertainty, with flowering disrupted by unusual minimum temperatures and export volumes still recovering from the prior season. AI Governance Debate: The Pope warned states struggle to oversee AI concentrated among major players, urging ethical governance so decisions about human life aren’t handed to machines.

Archaeology & AI: Peru’s Machu Picchu region just got a major upgrade: LiDAR helped archaeologists map 2.5 km of hidden Inca roads and structures near the Mandor wall, revealing routes plus platforms/terraces that may link to agriculture or ritual life. Climate Tech & Space Data: NASA satellites are also tracking how this year’s El Niño is already disrupting the Pacific marine food web, with chlorophyll drops pointing to weaker upwelling and less plankton for fisheries and wildlife—an issue that matters for Peru’s anchovy economy. Climate Risk: New research says fossil-fuel warming can “supercharge” El Niño, raising the odds of extreme events like the current super El Niño and making 2027 a potential record-hot year. Energy Transition: A new look at the Iran war’s energy shock says fossil-fuel price spikes are pushing governments and consumers toward renewables, with big winners among countries that had already ramped clean power. Peru Policy & Tech: Peru consults on updated net neutrality rules, a reminder that telecom regulation is still a live tech battleground.

Peru Tech & Policy: Peru’s new administration is consulting on updated net neutrality rules, a move that could reshape how ISPs manage traffic and how Peruvians access online services. Archaeology & Climate Memory (Peru): At Vichama, a Caral-linked city north of Lima, archaeologists report serpent-themed bone, clay, and antler artifacts tied to water and survival—new clues to how communities processed major climate disruption ~3,800 years ago. Local Discovery (Peru): In Huacas de Moche near Trujillo, researchers unearthed a ~1,500-year-old child burial in a residential area, with whistles, a rattle, and a ceramic vessel—suggesting domestic ritual practices beyond ceremonial monuments. Digital Security: Google confirmed Android 17 will support Encrypted ClientHello to hide domain names and reduce metadata exposure, strengthening privacy against network-based profiling. Global Tech/AI: APEC senior officials in Dalian pushed for stronger AI cooperation and trade facilitation ahead of the November leaders’ meeting. Climate Tech Watch: New research links human-driven warming to stronger El Niño phases, raising stakes for extreme weather worldwide.

Telecom Policy: Peru’s Osiptel has opened a public consultation to update the country’s net neutrality rules, arguing the 2016 framework no longer fits today’s internet traffic growth, FTTH expansion, and 5G services. Port Decarbonization: DP World says the Port of Callao has launched Latin America’s first shore power system at its South Terminal, letting ships plug into certified renewable electricity while berthed and cutting auxiliary-engine emissions sharply. Industrial Skills: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries signed an MoU with Peru’s Ministry of Labor to build shipbuilding training programs and a vocational framework, starting with welding, fitting, and quality control. Construction Materials: Saint-Gobain is deepening its Latin America push by acquiring QSI Productos para la Construcción in Peru and expanding plasterboard capacity in Brazil with a new production line in Bahia. Archaeology in Peru: Researchers report a 1,500-year-old child burial in a residential area at Huacas de Moche, with ceramic sound-making objects suggesting ritual life beyond the pyramids. Tech & Finance (Global): A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas report warns tokenized deposits could affect bank liquidity and credit availability, as U.S. banks explore their own blockchain approaches.

Green Shipping in Peru: DP World’s Port of Callao has launched Latin America’s first shore power system, letting ships plug into certified renewable electricity while berthed—cutting auxiliary-engine emissions by 90%+ and avoiding 6,300+ tonnes of CO₂e annually. Archaeology in the Spotlight: Peru’s Huacas de Moche team uncovered a rare 1,500-year-old infant burial in a residential neighborhood, with sound-making ceramic whistles, a rattle, and a sculptural vessel—showing how Moche ritual life reached everyday spaces. Caral Research Deal: Peru’s Culture Ministry, San Marcos, and China’s Institute of Archaeology signed an agreement to expand joint Caral civilization research, including fieldwork, conservation, and specialist training, with surveys planned in the Chancay and Supe basins. Mining Approvals & Progress: Rio2 won Peruvian environmental approval to expand its Condestable underground copper mine to 10,000 tonnes/day and add a dry-stack tailings facility; meanwhile Aftermath Silver says its Berenguela PFS remains on track for early 2027 as drilling and metallurgical work continue. Climate Watch: Record ocean heat tied to El Niño is already disrupting marine food webs, with Peru’s anchovy fishery flagged as at risk.

Climate & Oceans: Copernicus reports the world’s oceans hit a new record average surface temperature of 21.1°C as a strong El Niño develops, raising alarms for storms, heat, and marine life. Marine Food Web: NASA observations show chlorophyll dropping across the Central Pacific, a sign El Niño is disrupting the marine food web from the base up—bad news for fisheries, including Peru’s anchovy sector. Peru Mining: Rio2 got Peru’s green light to expand its Condestable underground copper mine, boosting throughput to 10,000 tonnes/day and extending approved mine life by about a decade, plus a new dry-stack tailings facility. Peru Archaeology: Moche researchers in northern Peru uncovered a ~1,500-year-old infant burial with funerary items including whistles, a rattle, and a sculptural vessel. Port Tech for Decarbonization: Peru’s Port of Callao became the first in South America to deploy shore power (“cold ironing”), cutting ship emissions while supporting renewable electricity use. Space Science: NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set for a Florida launch, aiming to map dark energy/dark matter and discover thousands of exoplanets. Peru Business/Tech: Credicorp will host its 2026 Strategic Update on Nov. 17, highlighting how technology, data, and AI support growth.

Shore Power Breakthrough in Callao: DP World launched Latin America’s first shore power system at Peru’s Port of Callao, letting ships plug into certified renewable electricity while berthed and cutting CO₂e by 6,300+ tonnes a year, with major drops in NOx/SOx/PM from auxiliary engines. Peru EV Convenience: Chevrolet is offering free charging at its dealership network for Peru EV buyers, aiming to reduce the biggest adoption barrier: charging access. Peruvian Vet Biotech: A 24-year-old Peruvian researcher developed a natural healing ointment for pets using plantain, aloe vera, arnica, and bloodsucker, with early animal testing and plans for clinical trials. El Niño Alarm for Peru and Beyond: The UK Met Office warns El Niño is likely to be the strongest in living memory, with 2027 potentially the hottest year on record—raising risks for extreme weather and impacts to health and food systems. Archaeology in Peru: Excavations beneath Lima’s Santa Rosa de Lima Sanctuary revealed the former Church and Hospital of the Holy Spirit, adding a new stop to the city’s historic circuit. Space Tech Watch: NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to begin operations soon, targeting dark energy/dark matter and thousands of new exoplanets.

Peru–China Science & Heritage: Chinese archaeologists are set to begin their first South America field project with Peruvian partners at the Caral zone, using advanced methods and training to study possible ancestral links. El Niño Risk Watch: Global agencies warn the 2026–2027 El Niño could be the strongest on record, pushing health, food, and energy systems—Peru has already declared emergency measures after past disasters. Peru Politics & Environment: Peru’s new administration plans to expand fossil fuels and mining, raising alarms from environmentalists and Indigenous leaders about Amazon impacts and climate commitments. Peru Telecom Numbers: Osiptel reports 550,450 mobile users ported numbers in July 2026, the highest monthly figure of the year. Public Safety in the Amazon: Peru’s police destroyed a mega drug lab in Loreto, seizing cocaine sulfate and chemicals and reporting major losses to trafficking networks. Space Tech: NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is preparing to launch, aiming to map dark matter/energy and find thousands of exoplanets. Health Innovation: GC Biopharma says its Hunterase got approvals in India and Taiwan, with Peru included among countries for the ICV version. Trade Deal: The Hong Kong–Peru Free Trade Agreement is set to enter into force on September 1.

Peru–Israel Cybersecurity: Israel’s ambassador to Peru says both governments are deepening cybersecurity cooperation under a 2025 MoU, including joint workshops, training, working groups, and links between Peruvian firms and Israeli threat-intelligence and incident-response providers. Caral Research Push: Chinese and Peruvian institutions signed an agreement to launch China’s first joint archaeological project in South America, targeting the ancient Caral civilization with Peru’s Ministry of Culture and San Marcos. Rare-Disease Drug Approvals (Peru included): GC Biopharma says its Hunter syndrome treatment Hunterase won approvals in India and Taiwan, and the ICV version is now cleared in four countries including Peru. El Niño and Ocean Heat: Copernicus reports record ocean temperatures tied to a strong El Niño and climate change, warning of impacts on storms, fisheries, coral, and food security. Peru Digital Government: Peru grants digital ID equal legal status to physical credentials, signaling a push toward broader identity and service modernization. Disaster Response Context: Peru’s ongoing earthquake impacts keep disaster-risk reduction and preparedness in focus.

Peru-Tech & Research: China and Peru signed new archaeological cooperation to jointly study the Caral civilization, including field surveys, excavations, heritage conservation, and training—an official first for Chinese institutions working in South America. Public Health Tech: A new, ultra-affordable TB molecular test (about $2.6 per test) is expanding access in high-burden countries, enabling primary-care use with non-sputum options like tongue swabs. Climate & Resilience: El Niño is strengthening and could peak in late 2026 into early 2027, with global agencies urging preparedness for extreme heat, storms, and food and health impacts; Peru is among countries planning disaster risk reduction. Digital Infrastructure: Peru’s digital ID is reported to have gained equal legal status to physical credentials, pushing identity tech forward. Security & Policy: Peru’s PM signals a firm, sustained state response to insecurity and disaster readiness tied to El Niño.

Space & Tech Diplomacy: China and Peru signed agreements to launch the first joint archaeological fieldwork in South America, focusing on Peru’s Caral civilization with surveys, excavations, scientific research, conservation, and joint training. Climate Risk: Multiple forecasts warn El Niño could become the strongest on record, with 2027 potentially the hottest year ever—raising stakes for heat, drought, and heavy rainfall planning across the region. Peru Disaster Readiness: Peru’s PM says disaster risk reduction tied to El Niño will be prioritized, as the country continues to debate and respond to recent earthquake impacts. Mining & Supply Chains: Endeavour Silver says the blockade at its Terronera Mine has been removed and operations will resume, a reminder how local disruptions can ripple into regional metals supply. Digital Economy: New research argues that e-invoicing and digitized transaction records can spill over from tax enforcement into how credit markets work. Public Health & Safety Tech: Schools are rolling out vape sensors to detect nicotine use among teens, showing how detection tech is moving into everyday education.