AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBolivia Protest Crackdown: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz has submitted a controversial state-of-exception bill to Congress, seeking military and police powers to intervene in demonstrations and dismantle road blockades after 34 straight days of protests—sparking backlash from peasant, labor, and grassroots groups who fear criminalization of dissent. La Paz Waste Plan: La Paz says it’s becoming a model for organic waste management via home composting, supported by an international sustainability partnership; the city highlights progress at its transfer station and eco-park composting and vermicomposting facilities. Health & Water Security: PAHO reports progress toward trachoma elimination across 11 Americas countries, including Bolivia, with renewed focus on WASH and facial cleanliness under the SAFE strategy. Community Air Monitoring: A binational environmental justice coalition ran a hands-on air-quality monitoring workshop in Mexicali, training youth and activists to build and use community monitors—an approach aimed at stronger local accountability. Wildlife & Light Pollution: A La Paz student won a bronze medal for a project measuring light pollution’s impact on night-sky visibility, aiming to support future local regulations. Mining & Resources Debate: Analysis argues Mennonite agricultural colonies have driven deforestation on the frontier and calls for policymakers to engage them as partners in reducing forest loss.
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