AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBanking Shock: Ueno Bank’s collapse is hitting Asunción’s Mercado 4, where vendors report sales have plunged as customers lose access to their money. Around 7,000 workers have also been affected, prompting the Labour Ministry to offer legal support and help people find jobs. Manufacturing: A South Korean-backed auto-parts technology center has opened in Hernandarias, offering local firms production, prototyping and testing support. The project also delivered 20 electric pickups and charging infrastructure to Paraguay. Agriculture: Paraguay is forecast to produce 12.1 million tonnes of soybeans in the 2025/26 season, as South American supplies continue to grow. Trade Routes: Uruguay is courting Bolivian cargo for Nueva Palmira port, positioning the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway as a route to Atlantic markets.
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