AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife Discovery in Bolivia: Researchers have formally described the tilcayo (Leopardus tilcayo), a new small wild cat from Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forests— the first newly named living felid species in over a century—after DNA work showed it was distinct from previously lumped “tiger cat” groups. Amazon Mercury Pollution Briefing: Wake Forest and CINCIA researchers presented findings on gold-mining-linked mercury contamination to Pope Leo XIV, highlighting how pollution spreads through ecosystems and reaches Indigenous communities. Green Hydrogen Push in Bolivia: Bolivia’s government and private sector are advancing a green energy shift, pointing to the altiplano’s high solar radiation as a key advantage for competitive green hydrogen production. Bolivia Governance & Justice: Bolivia’s legislature approved a resolution allowing the Chamber to remove the Attorney General directly when charged with serious crimes and appoint an interim replacement to protect investigation transparency. Mining Finance Update: Orvana Minerals’ Bolivian unit amended a US$25m prepayment facility, extending maturity to June 2027 to match production ramp-up at its Don Mario project. Regional Context: Brazil’s election heads toward a tight runoff after neither Lula nor Flavio Bolsonaro won outright, with foreign policy and environmental governance likely to be in the spotlight.
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