AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMining Watch: Nicaragua’s Ortega-Murillo government approved gold mining concessions covering over 1.2 million hectares (about 10% of the country), with new Chinese-owned deals raising alarms about expansion into protected Indigenous and Afro-descendant territories. Human Rights Pressure: The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights demanded Nicaragua disclose the whereabouts and health of Bishop Emeritus Abelardo Mata, a critic of the Ortega-Murillo regime, after weeks without independent confirmation. Climate & Disaster Risk: A major 7.3 earthquake off Mexico triggered a tsunami alert affecting coasts across Central America, including Nicaragua, with hazardous waves forecast. Conservation Science: Scientists mapped heat-resistant coral reefs across 71 countries, identifying “climate sanctuaries” that could guide where to spend conservation money as oceans face record bleaching. Indigenous Rights in the Green Transition: The UN warned that renewable energy expansion and critical-mineral demand can repeat extractive abuses unless Indigenous communities have meaningful participation and consent. Policy & Safety: The U.S. issued a Level 3 “reconsider travel” advisory for Nicaragua amid unrest, including restrictions on official travel and limits on movement.
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