AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBolivia Protest Fallout: Bolivia’s defense minister stepped down as anti-government road blockades and austerity anger intensified, with cabinet reshuffles underway and protesters demanding economic relief and policy reversals. Supply Chain Pressure: The unrest has been hitting freight and daily essentials hard, with major transport routes disrupted and authorities resorting to emergency air deliveries to keep food moving. Mining & Investment Signals: Orvana highlighted its Don Mario operation in Bolivia while planning investor engagement at Quebec’s Mining Investment Event, underscoring continued interest in Bolivian-linked projects. Critical Minerals Outlook: The World Bank says mining activity could double by 2040 and is expanding support for governance, infrastructure, and private investment to turn mineral wealth into jobs and local industry. Community & Skills: A La Paz-linked air-quality monitoring workshop trained youth and activists to build and run community monitors, pushing practical environmental data collection. Regional Business Climate: TMF Group’s complexity index flags Bolivia among the tougher jurisdictions for foreign firms, citing shifting rules and compliance burdens.
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