AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMorales Arrest Warrants: Bolivia says it will seek regional cooperation to execute two warrants against former president Evo Morales. Morales condemned President Rodrigo Paz’s move, while the government accused him of shielding organized crime. Protests and Pressure: Peasant union leader Nelson Virreyra was arrested as he headed to a meeting to plan protests. He called the detention political persecution; his group has cited food and fuel shortages and the end of diesel subsidies. Economic Reform: Analyst Jaime Dunn urged Bolivia to use any IMF funds for structural reforms, not routine spending, calling for lower public costs and changes to state firms and economic controls. Separately, Paz submitted a proposed electricity law to Congress that would encourage renewable power and private and mixed investment. Development and Conservation: A Bolivian Amazon project strengthening the açaí industry was named an IDB Group Development Superhero. In Beni, the new Agua Dulce reserve—nearly 715,000 acres—helped Rainforest Trust surpass 70 million acres protected worldwide.
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