AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPeru’s New President Keiko Fujimori: She took office with a message centered on crime, poverty, and labor rights, reiterating that there will be no rollback of labor protections and no reduction or increase in public holidays. Military Care in VRAEM: Fujimori visited a wounded Army sergeant in Lima; doctors reported abdominal trauma from a gunshot wound and said treatment is stable and covered by the Armed Forces health system. Madlanga/IDAC Shake-Up: Peru’s anti-corruption directorate (IDAC) is facing a reset after testimony at the Madlanga commission; officials ordered skills and lifestyle audits for all employees and reviewed cases before courts, alongside suspensions of senior staff. Public Health & Toxic Exposure: A long-running La Oroya lead exposure settlement moved forward with $150M agreed for 1,373 Peruvians alleging childhood contamination near the smelting complex. Smallpox Breakthrough: Researchers reported ancient smallpox DNA recovered from colonial-era mummies in Chile, strengthening the link between European colonization and early outbreaks in the Americas.
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