AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoFintech: Tether has led an undisclosed pre-seed round for Bolivian startup Peso, which plans to expand USDT payments and merchant services in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina. In Bolivia, users can already pay for Yango food orders with USDT. Trade and Logistics: Bolivia and Chile plan to raise rail-corridor capacity from 800,000 to 2.2 million tonnes a year, linking Oruro and Uyuni with Chilean ports. The plan calls for direct cross-border train access and expanded port facilities. Energy: Declining gas production is pushing Bolivia toward imports, while experts warn that building new energy sources could take 10 to 20 years. Mining Finance: The World Bank Group aims to increase metals and minerals support fivefold to $19 billion by 2030; Bolivia is among eight countries launching partnerships to develop the sector and local economies. Consumer Markets: Rising food and transport costs are squeezing household budgets and weakening demand, leaving vendors struggling to maintain sales.
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