AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Infrastructure: OOMSAPAS says La Paz Aqueduct 1 repairs are finished after accidental damage by private construction struck the main pipeline, temporarily disrupting service across 40+ neighborhoods in the capital. Mining & Investment: New Pacific Metals’ updated Carangas silver-gold Preliminary Economic Assessment boosts the project to an after-tax US$2.65B NPV (5%) and 35.9% IRR, adding a high-grade gold zone and shifting to a larger open-pit plan. Digital Security in Energy: Colombia’s Ecopetrol reports a cyber intrusion that accessed cloud storage tied to about 3,300 user accounts and triggered extortion threats, while a separate ransomware attempt was blocked. Payments & FX Policy: Bolivia is considering recognizing Tether’s USDT for payments and savings as the country faces a prolonged dollar shortage, with anti-money laundering safeguards discussed. Agri-innovation: A 17-year-old Bolivian student built a functional Wall-E replica from recycled landfill materials, aiming to improve control with voice recognition and push circular-economy tech. Circular Economy & Waste: The same week also highlighted citizen-style innovation around waste reuse, including robotics built from discarded electronics.
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