AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBolivia Protests Escalate: President Rodrigo Paz sent a bill to Congress to regulate “states of exception” as road blockades drag on for weeks, with at least five deaths and over $1.6 billion in losses reported; the plan would let police and the armed forces suppress and disperse blockades. Defense Shake-Up: Paz named Ernesto Justiniano as new defense minister, replacing Marcelo Salinas, as ministers resigned amid unrest and demands for Paz’s exit. Civil Clash Warning: Analysts warn the blockade crisis could tip into clashes between urban and rural groups, raising fears of a wider breakdown of order. Health Watch: PAHO issued a measles alert ahead of the 2026 World Cup, citing a sharp rise across the Americas and urging stronger surveillance and vaccination access for travelers, including in countries that have reported cases such as Bolivia. World Cup Context: Algeria scored late to beat the Netherlands 1-0 in a warm-up, while FIFA’s new rules on time-wasting and match conduct are already forcing teams to adjust plans.
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