AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLa Paz Under Siege: Bolivia’s capital is effectively gridlocked as two weeks of road blockades empty markets and leave hospitals short of oxygen, with the government saying at least three people died after ambulances couldn’t reach care. Protest Escalation: Demonstrators—linked to Evo Morales’ camp plus miners, peasant unions, teachers and other sectors—clashed with police in central La Paz, using stones and explosives while riot forces responded with tear gas. Fuel Subsidy Fallout: The unrest is tied to the end of fuel subsidies and wider cost-of-living pressure, with unions pressing for wage hikes and steady gasoline supplies and miners demanding access to more areas. Political Pressure on Paz: President Rodrigo Paz rejected a state of emergency, instead ordering a reinforced security deployment and warning “those seeking to destroy democracy” will face jail—while protesters demand his resignation and fresh elections. Business & Tech Glimpses: Amid the turmoil, Bitget Wallet says it has expanded QR crypto payments into Bolivia, and Sparkle/Entel are pushing a “Bio-Oceanic Digital Corridor” terrestrial route through Bolivia.
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