AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBolivia Protest Crisis: Bolivia’s defense minister Marcelo Salinas resigned as anti-government protests and road blockades intensify, with unions and social groups demanding President Rodrigo Paz’s exit amid shortages and rising prices; analysts warn the conflict could spill into clashes between urban and rural communities. Church Abuse Accountability: Bolivia’s court upheld convictions of two Catalan-born Jesuits for allegedly covering up sexual abuse of minors, following revelations tied to “Padre Pica,” keeping survivor groups and Catholic institutions in the spotlight. Education & Labor Mobilization: Teachers are set to march and hold sit-ins during a national week of demonstrations, including actions in La Paz, as educators push for better pensions, healthcare, and working conditions. Community & Environment Skills: A free air-quality monitoring workshop in Mexicali trained youth and activists to build and use community monitors, with a remote session reaching La Paz—turning local data into advocacy. Regional Culture & Travel: Mercosur tourism ministers met in Paraguay and backed an experience-based, multi-country “Visit South America” push that spotlights the bloc’s cultural diversity, including Bolivia.
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