AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBolivia Protests Escalate: President Rodrigo Paz says roadblocks and clashes are “testing democracy” as unions and Indigenous groups press for his resignation and La Paz businesses shut again ahead of renewed confrontations. Economic Pressure: The unrest is now in its fourth week, with shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies tied to a dollar crunch and falling energy output. Dialogue vs. Force: Paz is pushing talks with the La Paz farmers federation and a broader socioeconomic council, but notes the constitution allows force if needed. Labor Flashpoint: The Central Obrera Boliviana’s general strike continues, with blockades still choking access to La Paz and El Alto. Energy-Industry Twist: In Cochabamba, an Italian firm is reviving a dormant 127 MW gas plant for behind-the-meter Bitcoin mining paid in USD—an attempt to sidestep Bolivia’s currency turmoil. Regional Watch: Colombia’s Andean bear conservation alliance and Ethiopia’s seaport push also drew attention, but Bolivia remains the week’s dominant headline.
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