AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Protests & Political Pressure: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz is facing escalating unrest after a diesel price hike tied to an IMF condition—raising large-user diesel from $0.85 to $1.56 per liter—sparking road blockades in Santa Cruz and wider resistance from farmers and transport unions. Strategic Minerals Pact: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru signed a joint declaration to coordinate on copper and lithium, aiming for responsible investment, stronger supply chains, shared geological work, and support from multilateral lenders. Television Transition: Bolivia’s communications regulator ATT says phase 1 of the analogue TV switch-off will be completed Aug. 28 in La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz, moving viewers to digital terrestrial TV. Legal & Social Milestones: Bolivia’s first same-sex marriage is highlighted as a landmark for activists, while separate reporting notes new investigations and detentions tied to political and criminal allegations. Humanitarian & Safety Watch: Bolivia activates emergency aid for families affected by snowstorms, with the number of affected households reported in the hundreds of thousands.
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