AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEl Niño Emergency: President Rodrigo Paz declared a national emergency to speed up disaster response as Bolivia faces drought and flood threats. Drought has affected about 78,000 families in six departments and killed more than 75,000 cattle; the decree enables faster deployment of resources and rescue teams. Economic Outlook: Bolivia’s proposed 2027 budget is drawing criticism from economist Gonzalo Chávez, who says it falls short of supporting recovery. It projects 1.5% economic contraction and 10.7% inflation. Digital Payments: QR transactions are reshaping everyday shopping, with an average of 28 payments made every second, according to the Central Bank’s 2025 report. Santa Cruz leads mobile-wallet use. Diplomacy: Bolivian and Chinese foreign ministry officials held their 11th political consultation in Beijing, continuing talks between the two countries.
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