Agriculture sector updates in Chile, Mexico, and Nicaragua

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Agricultural stakeholders and government officials are addressing sector-specific challenges across Latin America. In Chile, the National Corn Commission, led by Agriculture Minister Jaime Campos, met to review market trends, production perspectives for the 2026/27 season, and issues regarding financing, input costs, and productivity.

In Mexico, Senator Agustín Dorantes Lámbarri organized a forum in Querétaro with the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) to provide legal certainty to farmers. The meeting focused on the National Water Law, helping producers navigate water concession regularizations, successions, and title-related procedures to ensure agricultural productivity amidst climate challenges.

Meanwhile, in Nicaragua, the community of San Bartolo in the Quilalí municipality celebrated the 26th Corn Fair. The event highlighted the cultural and gastronomic importance of corn through traditional food exhibitions, cultural activities, and parades.