AGP Executive Report

New Mexico screwworm alert system: New Mexico just launched a state-run website to help people and vets spot and report the New World screwworm—an old, brutal parasite first described by a French doctor after cases in Devil’s Island, including French Guiana—so the state can move fast if it ever shows up. Demography pressure everywhere: A global “baby bust” is no longer just about Russia; fertility rates are now below replacement across most countries, with Europe and Ukraine among the hardest hit. France faces slavery’s legal and moral legacy: MPs backed repealing the “Code Noir,” while Macron used the word “reparations” for France’s role in enslavement—without promising specifics—alongside education and research plans. Ukraine support debate in NATO: Rutte and Sweden’s leader Kristersson urged more consistent funding from NATO members. Culture & care, from soil to seeds: A soil-degradation campaign continues to draw new volunteers, and gardening writers push heirlooms to preserve genetic diversity.

Demography Shock: A new global “baby bust” is spreading beyond Russia—fertility rates are now below replacement across most of the world, with Europe’s collapse accelerating as wars and aging hollow out key age groups. Reparations Debate: France marks the Taubira Law anniversary while MPs back repealing the old “Code Noir,” and President Macron has finally used the word “reparations”—without promising a specific financial plan—calling for honest dialogue and research with Ghana. Ukraine Pressure: NATO leaders Rutte and Kristersson say many allies aren’t funding Ukraine enough, urging more countries to “put the money where the mouth is.” AI in Everyday Life: A new map shows AI use surging—UAE and Singapore lead, while the U.S. lags in everyday adoption despite leading AI development. Culture & Care: A soil-activist journey links climate anxiety to action, with volunteers campaigning from Europe to Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana.

Ukraine Support Pressure: NATO’s leaders, including Sweden’s Kristersson and Jens Stoltenberg’s successor Mark Rutte, are calling out allies that “aren’t spending enough” to back Ukraine—arguing support is led by a small group while many others fall short. Slave-Trade Reparations Debate: In France, President Macron faces mounting pressure to open a formal discussion on reparatory justice for slavery, as he marks 25 years since France recognized the slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity—an issue that’s especially charged for French Guiana’s political figures. AI in Everyday Life: A new 2026 map shows AI use is surging worldwide: the UAE leads at 70% of working-age adults, Singapore follows at 63%, and Europe dominates much of the top adoption list. Soil Activism Reaches French Guiana: A volunteer’s “Save Soil” journey—spurred by UNESCO warnings that most global soil could be degraded by 2050—includes stops in Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana. Art & Time Through Plants: A Dubai exhibition, “Time That Grows Slowly,” links ecological rhythms to how we experience time, featuring artist Tabita Rezaire (France/French Guiana).

AI Adoption Watch: A new 2026 map shows AI use is surging in everyday life: the UAE leads with 70% of working-age adults using AI regularly, Singapore follows at 63%, and the U.S. sits surprisingly outside the top 20 despite leading AI development. Soil & Survival Movement: In a personal push that took her across Europe and into Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana, a Dutch volunteer says she went “100%” after seeing how fast soil degradation could reach crisis levels by 2050. Gardens for the Future: A practical gardening piece argues for mixing heirlooms with hybrids—keeping genetic diversity while hedging against changing weather. Travel Signals: U.S. officials’ Level 1 safety picks for South America highlight Argentina as a relatively stable summer option, with the main risk framed as pickpockets. Faith in the City: A Left Bank pilgrimage story returns to Rue du Bac and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, tied to Catherine Labouré. Art Dubai, Slow Time: Dom Art Projects’ show in Dubai links time to vegetal rhythms, with French Guiana artist Tabita Rezaire among the lineup. Blue Lock Goes Live: Kodansha and Concacaf launch a U.S. online “Diamonds in the Rough” competition for soccer fans to show off their “ego” and style.

AI Adoption Watch: A new 2026 map of AI use shows the UAE leading by a mile, with 70% of working-age adults regularly using AI tools, followed by Singapore at 63%, while the U.S. sits outside the top 20 despite its AI giants—Europe also punches above its weight, with 11 of the top 20 markets and countries like France and the Netherlands above 40%. Soil & Action: A Dutch volunteer, inspired by the Save Soil movement, shadowed Sadhguru’s awareness ride and pushed through campaign stops across Nepal, Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana—an urgent reminder that soil degradation is now a global mobilization story. Culture & Faith in Paris: Rue du Bac’s Miraculous Medal chapel keeps Catherine Labouré’s Marian devotion alive, linking 19th-century visions to a living tradition still cared for by the Sisters of Charity. Art Dubai, Slow Time: Dom Art Projects’ “Time That Grows Slowly” at Art Dubai spotlights vegetal rhythms and interspecies communication, with French Guiana’s Tabita Rezaire among the cross-regional artists. Sports Fandom Goes Online: Kodansha and Concacaf launched “Blue Lock: Diamonds in the Rough,” inviting U.S. fans to submit soccer-inspired videos and photos for a shot at “Ultimate Striker.” Local Network: The Rotary Club of Nevis was officially chartered in April 2026, with ties across a district that reaches French Guiana.

AI Adoption Map: A new global snapshot for Q1 2026 shows the UAE leading AI use, with 70% of working-age adults regularly using AI tools, followed by Singapore at 63%; Europe dominates the top 20 with countries like France, Spain, Norway, Ireland, and the Netherlands all above 40%, while the U.S. lags despite leading AI development. Soil Activism: A Dutch volunteer’s “shadow journey” for the Save Soil movement took her across Europe and then to Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana, after she was shocked by warnings that 90% of global soil could be degraded by 2050. Art & Ecology: In Dubai, Dom Art Projects opened “Time That Grows Slowly” (May 13–Sept 13), linking art to plant rhythms and featuring artists including Tabita Rezaire (France/French Guiana). Culture & Sports Pop: Kodansha and Concacaf launched Blue Lock: Diamonds in the Rough, inviting U.S. fans to submit soccer-style videos and photos starting May 27. Local Network: The Rotary Club of Nevis was officially chartered (April 22, 2026), part of a district that connects clubs across the Caribbean and French Guiana.

AI Adoption Map: A new global snapshot for Q1 2026 says 17.8% of working-age adults use AI regularly, with the UAE leading at 70% and Singapore close behind at 63%, while the U.S. sits outside the top 20 despite its AI giants. French Guiana Cultural Thread: The week also spotlights local-region momentum around environment and community—most notably a “Save Soil” volunteer journey that reached Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana as soil degradation becomes a growing alarm. Slow Growth, Fast Attention: In Dubai, Dom Art Projects opened “Time That Grows Slowly,” a show linking art and vegetal rhythms, featuring Tabita Rezaire (France/French Guiana) among cross-regional artists. Travel Watch: A U.S. State Department “Level 1” list highlights safer South American summer picks, with Argentina singled out—though pickpockets remain the main headache. Sports Fandom: Kodansha and Concacaf launched “Blue Lock: Diamonds in the Rough,” inviting U.S. fans to submit soccer-style videos and photos starting May 27.

Soil-saving pilgrimage: Sousan Samadani, 65, says a YouTube post about collapsing global soil pushed her to commit “100%” to the Save Soil movement—then she effectively shadowed Sadhguru’s 19,000-mile motorbike awareness trip by traveling for three months across Europe and onward to Nepal, Suriname, Guyana, and French Guiana, mostly by bus and train (with only three flights), sometimes hitchhiking and even going days without a proper meal to campaign. Local food culture: A garden-focused follow-up argues for mixing heirlooms and hybrids—heirlooms bring genetic diversity and visible variety, while hybrids can still deliver steady yields. Art & ecology: Dom Art Projects’ Dubai show, “Time That Grows Slowly,” links time to vegetal rhythms through cross-regional installations, including Tabita Rezaire (French Guiana). Sports fandom: Kodansha and Concacaf kick off “Blue Lock: Diamonds in the Rough,” inviting U.S. fans to submit soccer-style videos/photos ahead of Comic-Con. Travel watch: A U.S. State Department Level 1 roundup highlights Argentina as a relatively secure summer pick, with pickpocketing flagged as the main risk.

Soil-Saving Journey: Sousan Samadani, 65, went all-in after a YouTube shock about disappearing soil, then shadowed Sadhguru’s “Save Soil” mission with her own 3-month, 19,000-mile-style trek—reaching Nepal, Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana to help at campaign events, often traveling by bus/train and even hitchhiking. Gardens & Heritage: A new gardening guide urges mixing heirlooms with hybrids to protect genetic diversity and keep harvests steady across changing weather. Travel Watchlist: U.S. officials highlight a handful of South American destinations rated safest for summer travel, while noting pickpockets and unrest can still pop up. Faith in Paris: Rue du Bac’s Miraculous Medal chapel spotlights Catherine Labouré’s Marian devotion and the chapel’s ongoing care. Art & Ecology: Dom Art Projects’ Dubai show, “Time That Grows Slowly,” links time to vegetal rhythms—featuring artists including Tabita Rezaire (French Guiana). Sports Pop-Culture: Kodansha and Concacaf launch “Blue Lock: Diamonds in the Rough,” inviting U.S. fans to submit soccer-style videos/photos. Guyana Money Shift: President Irfaan Ali says Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund may start investing abroad, not just saving, as oil revenues surge.

Oil Wealth Pivot: Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali says the Natural Resource Fund is moving beyond just saving—government is now exploring investing parts of the fund abroad, aiming for “safe” returns in countries with rule of law and predictable business conditions. Regional Infrastructure Push: Ali tied the shift to major domestic projects already underway, including Silica City, industrial parks, port development, and road links reaching Northern Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana, plus airport expansion. Art & Ecology Lens: In Dubai, Dom Art Projects opened “Time That Grows Slowly,” a show linking art and vegetal rhythms, with French Guiana artist Tabita Rezaire among the lineup. Culture & Faith in Paris: Rue du Bac’s Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal continues to draw attention for Catherine Labouré’s Marian visions and enduring devotion. Sports Spotlight: Paget Rytter, riding Vroum Vroum, won the Espoir Championship at Grand Caraibe in Guadeloupe, extending her 2026 breakthrough run.

Oil Wealth Pivot: Guyana President Irfaan Ali says the Natural Resource Fund is moving beyond just saving—exploring safer overseas investments abroad as the fund grows, while also pointing to major domestic projects like Silica City, ports, and road links reaching Northern Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana. Art & Ecology: Dom Art Projects’ Dubai show, Time That Grows Slowly, turns vegetal rhythms into a new way to think about time—bringing together cross-regional artists including Tabita Rezaire (French Guiana). Sports Pop-Culture: Kodansha and Concacaf launch Blue Lock: Diamonds in the Rough, a U.S.-wide online competition where fans and players submit soccer-inspired videos and photos starting May 27. Faith in Paris: Rue du Bac’s Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal keeps Catherine Labouré’s story alive, with devotion tied to her reported visions and miracles. Local Youth Spotlight: Paget Rytter, riding for Suriname at the Grand Caraibe in Guadeloupe, won the Espoir Championship—continuing a breakout 2026 run. Gardening Note: A new installment shares how mixing hybrids with heirlooms can protect genetic diversity and hedge against changing weather.

Gardening & Heritage: A new installment urges people to grow heirlooms alongside hybrids to protect genetic diversity and keep harvests resilient—mixing varieties that thrive in different weather so you’re not at the mercy of the forecast. Travel Watch: U.S. officials highlight five South American destinations rated safest for summer travel, with the fine print that even “Level 1” places still have local risks like pickpocketing and street crime. Culture & Faith in Paris: A discreet reminder spotlights Rue du Bac’s Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, tied to Catherine Labouré’s Marian visions and ongoing devotion. Art Dubai Energy: Dom Art Projects’ show “Time That Grows Slowly” at Art Dubai links art to vegetal rhythms and slow ecological time, bringing in artists including Tabita Rezaire (French Guiana). Regional Spotlight: Guyana’s President Ali signals a shift from just saving oil wealth to investing parts of its Natural Resource Fund abroad, while also pushing major infrastructure at home.

Catherine Labouré in Paris: A quiet pilgrimage spotlighted the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on Rue du Bac, where devotion grew around the Virgin Mary’s reported appearances to Saint Catherine Labouré and her miracles—recognized by the Church in 1947. Young women at sea: Five friends (19–21) are sailing the world on their own 37ft boat, “Fatuhiva,” after an early grounding that required a German Coast Guard rescue—proof that adventure can start with a stumble. Art Dubai, slow time: Dom Art Projects opened “Time That Grows Slowly,” linking vegetal rhythms to how we experience time, with French Guiana’s Tabita Rezaire among the lineup. Sports fandom meets manga: Kodansha and Concacaf launched “Blue Lock: Diamonds in the Rough,” inviting U.S. fans to submit soccer-style videos and photos ahead of Comic-Con finals. Oil wealth planning: Guyana’s President Ali says the Natural Resource Fund may move beyond saving toward investing abroad, while domestic projects expand links to French Guiana.

Young Women on the Open Sea: Five friends aged 19–21—Lisa, Thelma, Eva, Amalie, and Elise—bought their own 37ft boat and are sailing the world together, calling it “Fatuhiva” (aka “Fatudiva”) and sharing what it’s really like to learn fast, live onboard, and face early setbacks like a sandbank rescue by Germany’s coast guard. Art & Ecology: Dom Art Projects’ Dubai show, “Time That Grows Slowly,” links art to vegetal rhythms, inviting viewers to think about time as growth and to “perceive” the world from a plant’s perspective. Sports Fandom Meets the Pitch: Kodansha and Concacaf launched “Blue Lock: Diamonds in the Rough,” a U.S.-wide online competition starting May 27 for fans to submit soccer-inspired videos and photos. Regional Finance Watch: Guyana’s President Ali says its Natural Resource Fund may shift from saving to investing abroad, while also pointing to major local projects tied to oil wealth. Culture & Memory: A Lafayette-era spotlight adds Adrienne de Lafayette to the conversation, reminding people the Revolution had more than just famous men.

Art Dubai Spotlight: Dom Art Projects opened “Time That Grows Slowly” in Dubai, May 13–Sept. 13, with a show that treats time like plant growth—slow, ecological, and mostly invisible—through site-specific work by a cross-regional lineup including French Guiana artist Tabita Rezaire. Sports & Pop Culture: Kodansha and Concacaf launched “Blue Lock: Diamonds in the Rough,” a U.S.-wide online competition where fans and players submit soccer-inspired videos and photos starting May 27, aiming for a live announcement at Comic-Con San Diego. Regional Connections: Rotary International chartered the Rotary Club of Nevis (effective April 22), linking it to a wider Caribbean-and-South-America district that includes French Guiana. Oil Wealth Shift: Guyana President Irfaan Ali says the Natural Resource Fund is moving beyond saving—exploring overseas investments abroad—while also pointing to new projects at home, including links reaching toward French Guiana. Culture & Protest: The Venice Biennale faced a historic strike, with national pavilions shut and thousands marching for Palestine and workers’ rights.

Art Dubai Spotlight: Dom Art Projects opened “Time That Grows Slowly” in Dubai, using vegetal and ecological rhythms to rethink time as growth—featuring artists including Tabita Rezaire (French Guiana) and Alexander Burenkov’s site-specific, interspecies-communication installations. Sports Fandom Meets Football: Kodansha and Concacaf launched “Blue Lock: Diamonds in the Rough,” a U.S.-wide online competition where fans and players submit soccer-inspired videos/photos from May 27, with fan voting feeding judges and winners announced live at Comic-Con San Diego. Regional Connections: Rotary International chartered the Rotary Club of Nevis (effective April 22), linking it to District 7030 that stretches to French Guiana. Oil Wealth, New Moves: Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali says the Natural Resource Fund may shift from saving toward investing abroad, while pointing to domestic projects like Silica City, ports, and road links to Northern Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana. Culture in Protest: A historic Venice Biennale strike shut down parts of national pavilions and drew thousands to march for Palestine and workers’ rights.