AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoParaguayan Manufacturing: Paraguay’s Maquila exports jumped 25% in the first half of 2026 to US$717M, adding 1,923 new jobs, with automotive parts, clothing, and chemical products leading and 78% of shipments going to Mercosur—Brazil alone taking 62%. Energy & Grid Resilience: Brazil’s World Cup ran smoothly on the power side, with renewables supplying 86% of electricity in the national grid and operators managing big demand swings at halftime and final whistles. Green Hydrogen in Paraguay: A Green Hydrogen production pilot at PTI-PY secured national interest status, signaling momentum for cleaner industrial energy projects. Agri-Trade Watch: Polish agri-food exports to Mercosur rose 28% year-on-year in May as EU-Mercosur interim trade provisions took effect, keeping Paraguay in the regional trade spotlight. Wildlife & Farming Pressure: Jaguar and puma sightings across the Triple Frontier are rising, including livestock attacks in Paraguay’s Alto Paraná, reigniting debate over habitat loss and agricultural expansion.
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