AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFinance: The IMF says it is providing fresh financing to Bolivia as lenders expand support for market-oriented policies across Latin America. Gas and Energy: President Rodrigo Paz has touted “extraordinary” gas reserves, but Bolivia’s gas output and exports have fallen after years without major discoveries. Separately, proposed power-rate changes and removal of gas subsidies for thermal plants have renewed debate over investment and electricity costs. Critical Minerals: Bolivia is among eight countries launching a World Bank-backed compact to improve licensing, geological data, infrastructure and local skills, with the goal of keeping more jobs and value at home. Cross-Border Industry: Chilean President José Antonio Kast’s visit opened talks on trade, energy and mining; the countries agreed to exchange expertise on critical minerals and work to lower trade barriers. Mining Output: Orvana reported first gold doré and copper cathode production at its expanded Don Mario plant, and plans to raise throughput toward 1,700 tonnes a day by year-end. Farm Innovation: In the highlands, farmer Etson Machaca is converting waste plastic, tires and used oil into fuel, cutting his costs amid diesel shortages.
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