AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Payments: Tether is backing Bolivian fintech Peso to expand USDT-based merchant payments and financial services across Bolivia and other Latin American markets. Its existing Yango partnership lets Bolivians pay for food orders with USDT. Mineral Investment: The World Bank Group plans to raise metals and minerals support to $19 billion by 2030, up from $3.6 billion in the previous five years; Bolivia is among eight countries launching partnerships to develop the sector and local economies. Energy Supply: Bolivia’s gas and liquid-hydrocarbon output has fallen for a decade, and experts warn the country may need to import gas, adding pressure to fuel costs and export earnings. Mining and Logistics: Park rangers allege illegal mining is damaging Madidi National Park. Separately, Bolivia and Chile aim to lift rail-corridor capacity from 800,000 to 2.2 million tonnes a year, easing mineral shipments to Chilean ports. Household Demand: Rising food and transport costs are pushing families to cut spending, while market vendors report weaker sales.
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