AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBolivia Water & Infrastructure: OOMSAPAS says Aqueduct 1 repairs are finished after accidental damage during private construction, restoring service after disruption across 40+ La Paz neighborhoods—another reminder of how fragile the city’s potable water network can be. Bolivia Mining & Investment: New Pacific Metals’ updated Carangas silver-gold Preliminary Economic Assessment boosts after-tax NPV to $2.65B (5%) and IRR to 35.9%, driven by adding a high-grade gold zone and moving to a larger open-pit plan in Oruro. Bolivia Digital Finance: Bolivia is weighing recognition of Tether’s USDT for payments as the country faces a prolonged US dollar shortage; the proposal would let USDT circulate alongside the boliviano and USD, with anti-money-laundering safeguards while Bolivia remains on the FATF gray list. Bolivia Agriculture & Land Use: Reports highlight how Bolivia’s farmers are resisting land opened up to industry, with blockades and marches underscoring pressure on rural livelihoods. Regional Climate Resilience: The WMO backs South America’s first Severe Weather Forecasting Programme for the La Plata Basin, aiming to strengthen early warnings across Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Energy Cybersecurity (Colombia): Ecopetrol disclosed a ransomware attempt tied to about 3,300 user accounts; attackers stole data but were blocked from deploying an encryptor and have not yet leaked files.
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