AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHIV Prevention Access: Gilead and PAHO agreed to widen access to twice-yearly lenacapavir (Yeztugo) for HIV prevention across Latin America and the Caribbean, using PAHO’s regional purchasing system; eligible countries include Paraguay, aiming to close PrEP utilization gaps as new infections rose 13% from 2010–2024. Trade & Paperless Customs: India and MERCOSUR (including Paraguay) launched talks to expand their 2009 preferential trade agreement, while also signing a protocol to recognize electronic Certificates of Origin—cutting paperwork and speeding preferential tariff use. Beef Supply Debate: A U.S. policy push to allow additional tariff-free beef imports is being framed as a way to stabilize prices and supply, with commentary pointing to lean trimmings from Brazil and Paraguay as key targets. Agronomy Research: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and partners are building a regional soybean cultivar testing network (RRECSO-Americas) to generate comparable performance data across environments for growers and seed companies. Digital Payments in Paraguay: Digital payments now account for over 80% of service transactions in Paraguay, signaling continued shift toward cashless operations.
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