AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildlife Discovery: Bolivia’s “ghost dog” (short-eared dog) is finally getting a clearer picture, with new camera-trap work across Bolivia and southeastern Peru suggesting the elusive canid is more common than feared and hunts mainly in daylight deep in intact forest. Protected Areas Under Pressure: Baja California Sur is tightening enforcement on illegal short-term rentals and lodging tax evasion tied to platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com, while conservationists there also push to protect vulnerable least tern nesting sites from beach traffic and disturbance. Water & Climate Stress: New reporting highlights how groundwater pumping is rising as the Colorado River basin keeps drying, with aquifers stressed by decades of depletion and little hope for fast replenishment. Bolivia Travel Advisory: After weeks of protests and road blockades, the UK warns against all but essential travel to La Paz Department (including La Paz city) and parts of Cochabamba, citing disruptions to fuel, food, and supplies. Land & Biodiversity Policy: Mexico expands fishing refuge zones off La Paz, aiming to rebuild fish populations and support local fishers through five-year protections.
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