AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoParaguay Yerba Mate Push: Paraguay is launching a promotional campaign to introduce yerba mate to Türkiye, with plans to expand next into Azerbaijan and the wider Middle East/Caucasus, using economic diplomacy to create jobs and boost exports. Paraguay Beef Trade Spotlight: Paraguay’s ambassador to Israel says WhatsApp messages from shoppers helped confirm Paraguayan beef visibility in supermarkets; he cites $220M in 2025 exports to Israel and forecasts about $300M for 2026, crediting private-sector momentum. Budget for Industry & Services: Paraguay’s Economy Minister Oscar Lovera submitted the proposed 2027 national budget to Congress: ₲166.3T (about US$27.7B), up 11.5% from 2026, with major allocations for health, education, social programs, and infrastructure. Regional Trade & Logistics: A new IDB report says nearshoring is reshaping Latin America’s supply chains, boosting regional manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution hubs—good news for Paraguay’s export and logistics ecosystem. Telecom Infrastructure Funding (Regional): IDB Invest took a minority stake in Argentina’s Atis Group, backing new telecom tower sites and shared infrastructure across Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Energy & Grid Equipment (Industry Note): Transformer-focused industry coverage highlights how utilities and contractors are comparing distribution vs substation transformers for voltage class, regulation, and fire-safety needs in substations.
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