AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBolivia Energy Shock & Protests: Bolivia’s government is pushing a new Electricity and Renewable Energy Law that would open the market to private competition, but protesters in La Paz are escalating as the country reels from shortages, fuel price pressure, and inflation. Coca Growers Defy Crackdown: Despite a protest ban and a state of emergency that authorizes the army to clear roads, coca growers in Chapare are continuing roadblock threats and rallying around Evo Morales. Lithium & Power Transition: A new Electricity law debate lands alongside fresh lithium momentum tied to the “Lithium Triangle” (Bolivia, Chile, Argentina), while analysts warn that energy-cost shocks can still spark unrest even if oil prices ease. Water Access Reality Check: A UN-Habitat report highlights worsening housing affordability worldwide, while separate mapping shows safe drinking water remains out of reach for over 2 billion people—an infrastructure gap that hits households hardest. Trade & Industry Signals: EU-Mercosur tariff progress is already reshaping export prospects for regional producers, with Bolivia expected to join the deal in coming years. Markets Update: Andean Precious Metals received TSX approval for a normal course issuer bid, signaling continued corporate activity in the mining sector.
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