AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoBolivia’s Farmers vs. Industry: Indigenous and peasant leaders in the Bolivian Amazon marched to resist a new push that they say will accelerate deforestation and land privatization, after the government moved to open protected areas to mining and toughened actions against environmental defenders. Health & Aging: A major Latin America study reported in The Lancet finds structured, coach-led lifestyle programs can improve cognitive function by about 55% in older adults at risk of dementia—work that included teams in Bolivia. Indigenous Culture on Stage: “Indígena by Owamni” opens in Minneapolis, spotlighting Indigenous foodways and expanding its mission across Turtle Island and beyond, with a crew feature that turns culture into a living, working project. Ancient Andes Insight: Researchers studying Tiwanaku sculptures in Bolivia say volcanic stone was sourced from sacred sites far away, pointing to symbolic power behind material choices. Public Health Cooperation: PAHO convened Americas health delegations to accelerate trachoma elimination, with Bolivia among the participating countries. Museums Night in Bolivia: Bolivia celebrates its long night of museums, keeping culture public and community-centered. Skateboarding, Reimagined: A new Indigenous Bolivian skate crew is reworking who gets to be seen in the sport, with Quechua and Aymara girls at the center. Environment Science: Commentary and reporting across the Pan-Amazon warn that fire management must respect Indigenous knowledge, not just suppression.
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