AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnvironmental & Land Rights: Global Witness says at least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America the deadliest region (85%), led by Colombia (39) and Brazil (26), tied to land conflicts and illegal mining, logging and agribusiness. Bolivia Biodiversity: Scientists formally name a new wild cat species in Bolivia—Leopardus tilcayo—after genomic work on a sanctuary animal, the first living feline described in over a century. Caribbean Reparations Push: Caribbean states plan to sue Britain in international courts for slavery reparations, building on UN treaty arguments and CARICOM’s renewed reparations strategy. Regional Politics: Guatemala’s democracy debate continues as reformer Bernardo Arévalo faces criticism that his administration missed a historic chance to transform institutions. Aviation & Trade Links: Caribbean Airlines plans to resume Caracas flights from Oct. 17, welcomed by travel operators in Trinidad and Tobago. Climate Risk: A Peruvian researcher warns El Niño-linked extreme weather is intensifying, urging Indigenous knowledge alongside science for climate solutions.
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