Infrastructure & Transport: Construction has started on the new viaduct over Silvio Pettirossi Avenue for the Las Residentas Road Corridor, with the first three spans inside the Paraguayan Air Force grounds and main assembly planned for Aug. 15-16, aiming to improve Asunción–Luque traffic flow and support stormwater drainage works on General Elizardo Aquino Ave (10-30 Aug). Energy & Industry: HIVE Digital Technologies says it’s scaling two hydro-powered Bitcoin mining facilities in Paraguay (Yguazú 200 MW and Valenzuela 100 MW) and will release fiscal Q1 2027 results Aug. 14 with an earnings call Aug. 17. Agri-Food & Local Trade: Paraguay marks National Chipa Day on Fri., Aug. 14, celebrating the cassava-based staple as a national food under the 2014 law. Agriculture & Supply Chains: Reuters warns Latin America could face a very strong El Niño, with Paraguay expected to see impacts from late August and higher flood risk, while rainfall patterns may affect crop planning across the region. Tech & Finance: Naran, a mobility financing platform, plans to launch in Paraguay in Sept. 2026 after raising $10M to expand fleet financing across emerging markets. Culture & Identity: Asunción’s 489th anniversary (Aug. 15) brings parades, fairs, and live music, including the ASUFEST 489 concert at the Costanera. Knowledge & Heritage: FACEN-UNA published a guide on wild edible plants used by Mbya Guaraní communities in Itapúa, documenting 38 native species amid deforestation pressures. Construction & Housing: LUX Development, a new Asunción-based residential construction firm, says it’s targeting more transparent home-building processes for locals and newcomers.