AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBitcoin & Power Pressure: Analysts warn bitcoin mining already consumes about 30% of Paraguay’s electricity, raising energy-independence fears if growth continues toward a potential grid crisis by 2029, with mining power contracts expiring in 2027 and extensions still uncertain. Trade & Exports: Paraguay expanded export reach in the first seven months of 2026, sending 75 products to 43 new destinations and landing first-time shipments to Nepal, while biodiesel shipments to Singapore led new product-destination flows. Border Smuggling Risk: A CNN report highlights how smugglers are increasingly using the Brazil–Paraguay border to move high-value GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, with seizures surging in 2026 and health workers urging consumers to avoid informal sources. Industry & Commerce Events: Expo Yguazú 2026 opened in Yguazú with 100+ companies and a business-and-production agenda tied to the district’s 65th anniversary and 90 years of Japanese immigration, while Asunción Port’s La Recova artisans’ temporary space is set to reopen to keep trade running during restoration. Automotive Spotlight: Toyota filed trademarks for Avalon (plus Mirai, Innova Cross, Vios) in Paraguay, signaling name protection even though those models aren’t currently listed in Toyota Paraguay’s lineup.
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