AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuel & IMF Tensions in Bolivia: Opposition is growing to Bolivia’s $1.9bn IMF program as civic groups, unions, and business leaders link diesel shortages and planned fuel subsidy cuts to reforms they say are tied to the deal, with meetings held in Cochabamba and pressure building in Santa Cruz ahead of congressional and IMF board approval. Chiquitania Under Threat: Bolivia and Brazil have begun technical studies for a highway connecting San Ignacio de Velasco to Mato Grosso, a move experts warn could accelerate deforestation in the Chiquitania dry forest. Indigenous Rights Spotlight: A global push marks the first official UN commemoration of the International Day of Indigenous Women and Girls, highlighting Indigenous women-led initiatives that use sports and ancestral games to protect culture, well-being, and ecosystems. Culture & Film: A Bolivian prison memoir story is being adapted for screen, bringing attention to life behind bars and the rights of mothers and children in Bolivia. Arts & Community: ArtsBuild announced 2025–2026 Community Cultural Connections grant recipients, funding 34 projects to expand access to arts and cultural experiences.
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