AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBolivia’s emergency powers: Bolivia’s Chamber of Deputies approved a bill regulating “States of Exception,” setting rules and limits for when extraordinary measures can be used amid threats to security, unrest, or natural disasters—after 37 days of blockades tied to protests. Food access under pressure in La Paz: Hundreds of residents braved near-freezing temperatures to queue for affordable chicken as shortages, price spikes, and blockades disrupt access to food and medical supplies. Wildlife crisis in the region: In Baja California Sur, Mexico recorded fewer entangled whales (64 in 2025–2026 vs 80+ the prior season), with cases involving fishing gear that rescue teams sometimes can’t remove—highlighting ongoing harm to marine life. Indigenous environmental defense: A report highlights how Indigenous communities across Latin America face deadly pressure over land and resources, with Mexico and Bolivia cited for legal innovation amid violence against defenders. Coolcation and climate stress: A travel ranking spotlights “cool” nature escapes across the Americas and Caribbean, reflecting how extreme heat and climate change are reshaping where people vacation. Mining and biodiversity risks: A genetic study flags extreme extinction risk for a mangrove-adapted pampas cat population in Peru, with only nine cats detected and just two breeding.
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