AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCross-Border Mining: Wayana communities on Suriname’s border with French Guiana are facing illegal gold mining, forest loss and mercury pollution as government oversight falters. A local advocacy group is helping residents map ancestral lands and expand education. Asylum Services: French Guiana recorded 8,897 asylum applications in 2025, more than eight in ten from Haitians, putting growing pressure on administrative and accommodation services. Overseas Budget: France’s proposed 2027 overseas-territories budget is up 10% to €3.68 billion, but lawmakers argue the increase disguises cuts and leaves key needs unmet. Youth Unrest: Student protests over school conditions spread to French Guiana, joining a wider movement against austerity and racism in France. Cybersecurity: A regional workshop in French Guiana trained postal and logistics representatives to prepare for cyberattacks, including ransomware and supply-chain threats.
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