AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBolivia Protests & Crackdown: Bolivia’s unrest is now in its sixth week, with road blockades around La Paz and strikes involving teachers, miners, transport workers, and FEJUVE in El Alto as protesters demand President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation and warn of actions near military bases; the government has responded with emergency powers and a tougher crackdown amid claims of “narco-terrorists.” Indigenous Politics: Evo Morales says the uprising is rooted in Indigenous resistance to a neoliberal, neocolonial state and argues he was blocked from a fair campaign through lawfare. Cultural & Spiritual Life: A guest reflection for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time argues the divine presence is already within people, while a separate report notes a rise in adult Catholic conversions in New Mexico—“wanting something deeper.” Sports as Identity: Iraq’s Aymen Hussein discusses his World Cup journey after scoring against Bolivia, and Scotland’s World Cup return after 28 years is framed as a “Christmas Eve” feeling for fans. Community & Heritage: Paraguay marks the Chaco Peace anniversary, honoring the end of the Chaco War with ceremonies that keep national memory alive. Food & Belonging: A refugee-week street food event in St Helens spotlights global cuisines—including Bolivia—alongside music, dance, and community art.
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