AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBolivia Unrest: Bolivia deployed about 3,500 troops to clear La Paz road blockades tied to a worsening economic crisis, using tear gas as clashes left at least 57 people detained; officials say the goal was to reopen “humanitarian corridors” for food, oxygen, and medical supplies after deaths linked to blocked hospital access. Regional Health Watch: The week also kept a spotlight on rodent-borne disease risk as climate shifts may expand hantavirus threats across South America, with Paraguay mentioned among countries seeing rising cases. Food Safety & AMR: EU rules are tightening for Mercosur meat: Ireland’s food authority welcomed updated EU import lists, and Brazil’s exclusion from the approved list from September 3, 2026 is driving new pressure across the region’s livestock trade. Paraguay Context: Paraguay’s economy is reported growing fast in early 2026, while health coverage remains tied to climate and antimicrobial resistance concerns.
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