AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIllegal Mining: Armed Colombians have returned to Chipihuayco, where residents oppose gold mining and are defending water sources. Bolivia’s mining authority says it plans action against the group. COP31: More than 40 advocacy groups called for permanent fossil-free zones to protect ecosystems and Indigenous lands; Bolivian senator Cecilia Requena backed the proposal. President Rodrigo Paz also urged countries to use environmental protection to advance peace and safeguard forests, water and biodiversity. Climate Pressure: Bolivia declared a national emergency over El Niño’s effects. The exceptionally strong event is raising risks of floods, drought and food insecurity across the region. Wildlife: A newly reported wild cat species marks Bolivia’s first feline discovery in over a century; two Bolivian macaw species are also described as near extinction. Amazon Forests: An investigation found more than 186,500 hectares cleared across 48 titled Indigenous territories from 2003 to 2023, with over 90% of clearing outside authorized areas.
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