AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCoca & Security Accountability: Bolivia’s “cocaine saga” debate is pushing for leadership changes at NACOC, with critics arguing predictable vulnerabilities at sensitive agencies were left unaddressed. Mining & Indigenous Rights: Pando Indigenous groups issued an ultimatum to remove gold-mining barges and dredges on the Madre de Dios River, citing mercury contamination harming health and livelihoods. Biodiversity Discovery: Bolivia’s Los Yungas identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, after genetic research and a century-long gap in feline discoveries. Water & Agriculture Partnership: Global Water Challenge and Cargill expanded “Cargill Currents” into Bolivia to improve safe water access, sanitation, and more efficient farming water use. Jobs & Local Industry Demand: A La Paz job fair drew 270 attendees for 500+ openings, highlighting persistent hiring gaps for local employers. Energy Policy Shock: Bolivia’s diesel subsidy rollback is framed as a major shift in public finance, with follow-on “autopsy” coverage focused on how the subsidy “gang” was targeted.
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