AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWater Infrastructure in La Paz: OOMSAPAS says Aqueduct 1 repairs are finished after accidental damage during private construction, restoring service after a disruption that hit 40+ neighborhoods—another reminder of how tight the capital’s potable-water system is. Mining Investment Update (Bolivia): New Pacific Metals released an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Carangas silver-gold project in Oruro, lifting after-tax NPV to $2.65B (5%) and IRR to 35.9% with a larger open-pit plan and a longer 19-year mine life. Digital Payments & FX Pressure (Bolivia): Bolivia is considering recognizing Tether’s USDT for payments and savings as the country faces a prolonged dollar shortage, with a proposed framework that would include anti-money-laundering safeguards. Agri-Tech & Circular Economy (Bolivia): A 17-year-old in Bolivia built a functional Wall-E replica from recycled landfill materials, using discarded electronics to create a track-based robot and highlighting e-waste reuse potential. Mining & Logistics Context: Canada aims to push a Mercosur free-trade deal before end-2026, a move that could reshape regional supply chains for Bolivia’s exporters. Security & Disinformation (Regional): Baja California Sur reports AI deepfake attacks targeting journalists and officials, with criminal complaints filed over fabricated security videos.
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