AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBolivia Protests & Emergency Powers: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz signed a law expanding executive powers to regulate states of emergency, setting the stage for possible military action to reopen blocked highways amid a sixth week of unrest. Crackdown Backlash: Protesters and social groups say the measure is meant to criminalize demonstrations, and in Cochabamba they’ve warned of actions near military and police facilities. Rhetoric Escalates: Paz and new Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano frame the unrest as “narco-terrorism,” while clashes in La Paz and Cochabamba have left at least a reported death toll and injuries on both sides. Regional Politics Poll: A Latin America approval poll puts El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele and Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum at the top, while Peru’s interim leader José María Balcázar sits at the bottom. Peru Election Delay: Peru’s election authority says the presidential runoff result could take up to two weeks, with the race still razor-thin. World Cup Context: Scotland’s World Cup preparations continue as the tournament nears, with coverage also highlighting Bolivia’s role in the lead-up.
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