AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIMF & Fuel Reform: Bolivia’s Congress approved a $1.9bn IMF loan, clearing the way for diesel subsidy removal and a three-year reform push aimed at stabilizing reserves and curbing inflation; diesel now tracks international costs (starting at Bs. 17.95/l), with government aid promised as unions warn of renewed protests and higher costs. Producer Impact: Former President Evo Morales says the “dieselazo” hits small farmers hardest, arguing the state of emergency was extended to time the price hike before summer planting. Crypto Payments in Auto Sales: BitGo Bank & Trust enabled TOYOSA’s dealerships to accept USDT stablecoin payments, with Toyota/Lexus/Yamaha purchases via QR codes as crypto vehicle payments reportedly surged 630% year-on-year. Mining Output Milestone: Orvana Minerals produced its first copper cathodes at the Don Mario oxide stockpile project, moving the expanded plant into commercial ramp-up (with ramp-up slower than expected). Science & Biodiversity: Researchers formally named Bolivia’s new wild cat, Leopardus tilcayo (“tilcayo”), the first living cat species described in over a century, found in the Yungas cloud forests near La Paz. Local Logistics Disruption: La Paz announced downtown street closures Sunday for President Claudia Sheinbaum’s visit, starting 6:00 a.m.
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