AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPeru Security Crackdown: Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president, vowing to deploy the military in areas hit by crime, drug trafficking and illegal mining, as her country grapples with its worst security crisis in decades. Chile Energy Buildout: Chile reached 4.7 GW of battery storage under construction, with 33 projects totaling 4,705 MW/19,223 MWh, while solar dominates new generation pipeline. Mining & Human Rights: Anglo American’s Chile and Peru operations (Los Bronces, El Soldado, Chagres smelter, plus Quellaveco) received or retained The Copper Mark, adding chain-of-custody awards amid rising scrutiny over child and forced labour in copper supply chains. Climate Warning: The UN warned climate disasters are escalating toward “nightmare” levels, citing record wildfires in Europe and deadly storms in Chile. Biodiversity & Conservation: A landmark 2016 deal created the world’s largest marine protected area in Antarctica’s Ross Sea, showing how long negotiations can still deliver major ocean protection. Wildlife & Health: Scientists confirmed two Chilean recluse spiders in Portugal—an official record, but not proof of a spreading invasion.
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