AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMercosur Trade Talks: Paraguay hosted Mercosur’s summit in Asunción, where leaders pushed ahead on new economic partnership talks with Japan while still clashing over how to split EU quota benefits—Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña called the current setup unfair and pointed to “asymmetries” in markets, industries, and logistics. UAE–Paraguay Business Push: UAE Trade Minister Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi delivered the UAE address at the summit, highlighting non-oil trade of $6.2b (2025) and urging investment in future industries and new energy; Paraguay’s Peña also cited UAE-backed projects like the Asunción–Ypacaraí train and poultry access. Mining & Critical Minerals: Germany and Argentina signed a memorandum to deepen cooperation in mining and critical raw materials, aiming to reduce dependence on China and build local value-added processing. Paraguay Culture & Film Access: “Ñande Cine” is expanding mobile, inflatable outdoor screenings to bring Paraguayan films beyond major cities. Local Events: Asunción will host the winter crafts fair “Artesanías que Abrigan” (July 4–5), and Ulala Backyard Ultra Paraguay 2026 (Aug 15–16) will serve as the national qualifier for an international team championship.
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