AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel Shock: A farmer near La Paz is turning plastic, tires and used oil into tractor fuel, producing 80–150 litres a day at roughly half the open-market diesel price. He says the savings help after the government ended diesel subsidies last month. Reform Pressure: Bolivia’s economic overhaul is facing protests and political unrest as subsidy cuts and spending restraint test households and businesses. Digital Finance: Tether has joined a seed round for EFY Finance, a regional payments firm operating in Bolivia and more than 16 other countries; the investment amount was not disclosed. Startup Push: Two Bolivian scaleups are among 15 Latin American companies selected for a Spain-based program to support growth and access to European markets. Trade Links: Brazil has approved a new border crossing for passengers and cargo, offering a potential boost to cross-border commerce. Regional Outlook: The IMF lowered its Latin America and Caribbean growth forecast to 2.3% for 2026, citing energy-cost pressures.
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