AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDollar Access in Bolivia: The Paz government began a second phase of returning restricted dollar deposits, letting savers with USD 1,001–3,000 withdraw again in U.S. currency from July 15, with a staggered schedule running to 2027 and projected to unlock over $930M. Bolivia Security & Labor Risks: Bolivia’s Attorney General opened three investigations into alleged human trafficking networks that recruited Bolivians with fake job offers to Russia to fight in Ukraine, including requests to telecoms, travel agencies and immigration authorities. La Paz Tourism Push: La Paz expects about 80% hotel occupancy and 400,000 visitors this summer, signaling demand recovery for local hospitality. Circular Economy Tech: A 17-year-old in Bolivia built a Wall-E style robot from recycled landfill materials, using discarded electronics to tackle e-waste and inspire electromechanics studies. Mining Investment Update: New Pacific Metals released an updated Carangas PEA for Bolivia’s silver project, citing post-tax NPV (5%) of $2.65B and IRR of 35.9% with a 19-year mine life. Regional Trade Watch: Canada aims to conclude a Mercosur free-trade deal before end-2026, with negotiations progressing and agricultural concerns noted.
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