AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPulp Mill Breakthrough: Paraguay has started construction on its first pulp mill in Paso Horqueta, Concepción, a historic US$1.5 billion investment led in part by Paracel—an industrial leap that will require major upgrades in power, water, and logistics. Digital Payments Surge: Paraguay’s digital payments jumped 24% in the first four months of 2026, with debit cards driving the growth (+32%), signaling more everyday spending shifting away from cash. Asunción Property Boom: The Municipality of Asunción reports a sustained real-estate expansion, with record income from building approvals and new development hubs along major corridors. Infrastructure Momentum: A new mixed-use viaduct opened in Cambyretá, Itapúa, as part of EBY’s railway replacement plan, improving access and easing traffic toward Encarnación. Food-Trade Pressure (Region): Egypt’s poultry import approval is sparking backlash from local farmers—an outside reminder that import policy can quickly reshape regional industry fortunes.
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