AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLithium & Indigenous Rights: Indigenous communities in Nor Lípez (Potosí) are demanding prior consultation and environmental impact studies before any lithium extraction near the Salar de Uyuni, warning about water scarcity and other hazards. Construction & Investment Climate: In La Paz, business leaders are urging transparent dialogue and legal certainty as debate continues over a proposed pause on large-scale construction projects, saying investment and jobs need clear, technical, rule-based decisions. Drug Policy & Human Rights: A new report alleges Bolivia’s drug laws and police practices enable sexual torture in custody, citing cases tied to enforcement of Law 1008 and calling for harm-reduction and accountability reforms. Mining & Corporate Moves: Santacruz Silver announced equity incentive grants to directors, officers and employees, while Pantera Silver reported AGM approvals and said exploration progress continues at its Rakanco project in Bolivia. Regional Industry Watch: Colombia’s new right-wing president Abelardo De La Espriella pledged a tougher stance on drug trafficking and plans to revive oil and gas, while Suriname launched a task force to curb illegal Amazon clearing tied to agribusiness expansion.
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