AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBolivia Protest Crackdown: Bolivia’s Congress approved a bill letting President Paz declare a state of emergency and deploy military forces to stop protests and blockades, after weeks of street blockages in La Paz and El Alto that have disrupted transport, schools, and supplies; women’s groups—especially Indigenous organizations—warn the move could escalate violence. Bolivia Budget Breakthrough: Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza says the reformulated 2026 General State Budget (PGE) cleared the Legislative Assembly with over two-thirds support, ending nearly two decades of political deadlock through negotiated consensus. Human Rights in the Spotlight: A case in Cochabamba alleges a child exploitation network after a six-month-old baby died; prosecutors are investigating homicide and human trafficking tied to payments and begging in the city. Wildlife & Community Care: In Toro Toro, two poisoned Andean condors are recovering after rehabilitation at Bioparque Agroflori, with plans to return them to the wild soon. Culture & Lifestyle: A La Paz batchoy “association” is being proposed to protect Ilonggo culinary heritage and strengthen coordinated branding and policy support for the dish. Global Context: A World Day for Captive Dolphins push highlights scientific concerns about dolphinariums and “swimming with dolphins” tourism.
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