AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoForestry & Jobs: Paraguay’s lumber sector is gearing up for Expo Madera 2026 (Sept. 10–12) in Asunción, with the Paraguayan Federation of Lumbermen (Fepama) pitching the event as a showcase for forestry innovation, employment potential, and a clearer public understanding of the industry’s economic and environmental role. Agri Tech: Agro IA, with National University of Asunción (UNA) aeronautics students, is developing autonomous AI aerial spraying using unmanned ultralight aircraft, targeting about 1,000 hectares per day and up to 300,000 litres capacity to cut costs and boost precision. Logistics & Trade Security: A border-crossing upgrade tied to Brazil’s Capricorn Bioceanic Route could reshape enforcement ahead of the Bioceanic Bridge completion by end-2027, with customs officials warning that Pacific access also raises risks from illicit trade and organized crime. Air Connectivity: Paraguay’s Asunción airport is entering a high-demand stretch, with airlines adding routes and frequencies as the country pushes to strengthen its regional hub position. WRC Motorsport: FIA increased Rally1 tyre allocations for Rally Chile to 36 after tyre-wear issues traced to abrasive stages and warm conditions in Rally Paraguay. Digital & Global Tech: Paraguay is also set to host the Third Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum focused on artificial intelligence, signaling continued regional tech engagement.
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