AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLithium & Water Stress: A new look at lithium supply says Latin America holds over half the world’s reserves, but extraction—especially in Chile’s Salar de Atacama—has driven major groundwater declines, pushing interest toward faster, more selective direct lithium extraction. Bolivia Clean-Up for Lake Titicaca: El Alto mobilized 2,000 municipal workers to remove over 16 tons of solid waste from the Seke and Seco rivers feeding Lake Titicaca, pairing cleanup with environmental education. IMF Program for Bolivia: The IMF reached a staff-level deal with Bolivia for a $1.9bn, 36-month loan to restore stability and rebuild reserves, pending approval. Coastal Fight in La Paz: La Paz municipality declared the El Saltito golf resort project not viable, citing gaps in environmental review, public service planning, and guarantees for free beach access. Wildlife Surprise in Manuripi: Biologists in Bolivia’s Manuripi Reserve reported a rare albino river turtle hatchling, highlighting both conservation value and ongoing threats like illegal egg trafficking.
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