AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoBolivia Protest Crackdown: Bolivia’s Congress passed a bill letting President Rodrigo Paz declare a state of emergency and deploy military forces to stop protests and blockades, after months of unrest that hit supplies and daily life in La Paz and El Alto—sparking warnings from opposition figures that it could “pour gasoline on the fire.” Bolivia Economy Push: The government says it has implemented 30 measures since December to restore “stability” and “growth,” pointing to steps like publishing the official exchange rate, continuing fuel subsidies, raising the minimum wage, and removing tariffs on strategic goods. La Paz Water Security: La Paz Oomsapas launched a hydraulic project aimed at improving neighborhood water supply. Regional Politics Watch: The U.S. and Latin American partners urged Colombia to guarantee a peaceful, orderly transition after President Gustavo Petro questioned the election outcome. Public Health Alert: Hawai‘i health officials reported a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu, reminding travelers and residents to reduce standing water. Environment & Land Use: A report highlights Indigenous fire practices as a climate and livelihood issue, arguing blanket bans can ignore how rural communities manage “good fire.”
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