AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoBolivia Crisis Hits Diplomatic Break: Anti-government protests in La Paz have turned into a full political standoff, with roadblocks choking supplies and prices spiking—so President Rodrigo Paz announced a cabinet reshuffle meant to “listen” to protesters and promised an economic and social council, while the government also expelled Colombia’s ambassador after Gustavo Petro called the unrest a “popular insurrection,” triggering a wider diplomatic clash as the U.S. backs Paz and warns of a coup attempt. Protest Pressure, Hardline Response: Paz rejected a state of emergency, but security forces have been reinforced and clashes have included looting and arson, with bishops urging “humanitarian pauses” as shortages and anger deepen. Regional Crime Push: Chile convened a “Secure Border” summit next week to coordinate action against organized crime with Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Ecuador. Trade Watch: Argentina opened bids for a 25-year Paraná-Paraguay waterway concession despite warnings of “serious irregularities.”
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