AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Disaster Response in Peru: Peru extended a state of emergency for another 60 days across 41 rain-hit districts in 11 regions, with authorities still clearing rivers and ravines and setting up temporary shelters, funded through existing institutional budgets. El Niño Watch: A NASA-led satellite detected a warm-water swell in the Pacific near South America, with sea levels around Peru reported more than 15 cm above averages—an early sign that El Niño conditions could develop later this year. Biodiversity Under Pressure (Cusco): Cusco authorities opened an investigation into alleged tourist helicopter overflights near protected archaeological and natural areas, including Rainbow Mountain, to check permits and assess potential environmental impacts. Water & Rights in the Spotlight (Lima): Latin American environmental defenders gathered in Lima to push back against pollution and the criminalization of people protecting water, territories, and community rights, citing high risks across the region. Mining & Water Risks: New reporting flags concerns around Peru’s Quellaveco mine and water scarcity/contamination, adding to scrutiny of extractive projects’ environmental performance.
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