AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnvironmental Defenders: A WOLA interview with former U.S. Ambassador Kevin Sullivan highlights the repression of Fundación del Río, a Nicaraguan environmental group honored for its human rights work. The organization’s treatment underscores the shrinking space for conservation advocates under the Ortega-Murillo government. Land Rights: Nicaragua’s border law places a 15-kilometer-wide zone under state ownership, affecting more than 14% of the country, including land held by farmers and Indigenous communities. Unclear rules have left residents uncertain about their rights and future investments. Mining: Gold producer Mineros reported that output at its Nicaraguan Hemco operation rose 18.5% in the third quarter as optimization and expansion work continued, sharpening the importance of environmental oversight.
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