AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate Disaster in Bolivia: Bolivia’s civil defense reports 121,731 families affected by snowstorms across six departments, with 96,462 “affected” and 25,269 “damaged,” plus crop losses over 93,934 hectares and at least 897 camelid deaths from extreme cold. Food Security & Transport Pressure: Rice producers in Santa Cruz and Beni block the Santa Cruz–Beni highway indefinitely, protesting a diesel price jump tied to Supreme Decree 5676—arguing higher fuel costs threaten planting and the basic food basket. Wildlife & Conservation Spotlight: A week of coverage highlights the guanaco’s ecological role and cultural importance across South America, alongside conservation awareness efforts marking International Day of the Guanaco. One Health & Livestock Risk: El Salvador researchers document a rare gynandromorphic cattle tick (Rhipicephalus microplus), underscoring ongoing work to build tick repositories and track pathogens.
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