AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI and Energy: Paraguay has joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, which aims to strengthen AI supply chains. HIVE has also announced plans for an AI hub in Paraguay, while a separate U.S.-Paraguay deal would use Itaipu power for a technology project. Power Grid: Itaipu is studying 100 to 1,000 megawatts of solar capacity to meet rising electricity demand and improve grid stability, as forecasts suggest existing hydropower could fall short around 2029. Chaco Investment: A US$10 million Holiday Inn is planned in Loma Plata as the first phase of a mixed-use complex beside the Bioceanic Corridor, with a shopping centre to follow. Trade and Climate: The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is being provisionally applied, opening new trade opportunities for Paraguay. Meanwhile, forecasters warn a strong El Niño in 2027 could bring excess rain and flood risks to the La Plata Basin, including Paraguay.
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