AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElectric Mobility Push: Paraguay’s clean-power advantage is now being pitched as the backbone for an electric vehicle economy, aiming to cut fuel imports and attract investment into transport and related jobs. Carbon Credits & Environment: Taiwan and Paraguay are moving ahead with a pilot carbon credit project in Paraguay’s Chaco, focused on afforestation/reforestation methods and practical ways to verify and transfer credits. Public Procurement for MSMEs: Paraguay is using AI to help micro, small and medium enterprises find tenders they can realistically win, tackling the gap where under 9% of public contracting goes to MSMEs. Food Industry Growth: Paraguay’s biscuit market hit about US$107M in annual sales, with sweet varieties dominating and Asunción driving most volume. Labor Pressure: Public doctors and teachers in Paraguay announced September strikes, escalating demands as Congress debates the 2027 budget. Trade & Sustainability Scrutiny: UK retailers are linked to charcoal tied to deforestation in Paraguay’s Gran Chaco, adding pressure as Paraguay seeks deeper EU trade ties. Regional Security: Peru is joining the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” coalition against transnational drug cartels, with Paraguay listed among founding members.
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