Energy Overhaul: Paraguay’s government will send two bills to Congress to restructure the electricity sector, including a new Ministry of Mines and Energy and an independent regulator, after talks with industry at the National Electricity Sector Roundtable. Infrastructure & Logistics: Construction has started on a new viaduct linking Asunción and Luque under the Las Residentas Road Corridor, with major beam assembly planned for Aug. 15–16 and related road diversions for stormwater works. Local Commerce & Heritage: La Recova vendors are temporarily relocating to the Asunción Port Cultural Centre during restoration, keeping artisan sales running while the Tekorenda Programme coordinates protection of historic heritage. Agri-Food & Climate Watch: Paraguay is preparing for El Niño, with meteorology officials warning of higher storm and flood risk from late August into 2027 and launching preventive measures like clearing waterways and flood simulations. Industry Finance (Bitcoin Mining): HIVE Digital Technologies reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $79.1m and says it’s scaling hydro-powered operations in Paraguay, leveraging surplus electricity for mining expansion. Tech & AI Infrastructure: RT-One becomes the first AMPHIX commercial customer, aiming to validate enterprise AI infrastructure deployments before permanent production sites are built.